Practical Nursing

Estimated cost, 2026-2027. Term 1 & 2 Tuition $3,403; Term 3 Tuition $755; Books/Curriculum $2,840; Tools/Equipment $300; Uniforms/ Cap & Gown $290; Total $7,588. Total tuition is based on Florida resident tuition & fees, lab fees, & registration fees.

Practical Nursing Cost and Fee Sheet. The 2026-2027 Practical Nursing Application Packet lists approximate costs if admitted: Required Registration Fee $70 ($35 per registration); Tuition $4250 (2 semesters + summer term); Curriculum $1300; TABE/PSR $20; Parking Decal $10; Drug Screening - Random $45; Uniforms/Supplies $350; TB Screening/Flu Shot $270; NCLEX-PN (Licensure Exam and fees) $400; CPR Certification $100. Tuition is paid by semester, not in full at the beginning of the program. The figures above are from the newer Curriculum Guide (revised September 18, 2026).

Tuition and fees. Fees charged for enrollment in programs or courses are established by the Florida Legislature and are in accordance with a schedule adopted by the Santa Rosa County School Board. Fees consist of Tuition, Financial Aid, Capital Improvement, Technology, and Lab. Students are required to pay tuition and fees prior to program start date. Students receiving financial aid may be granted a tuition and fees deferment.

Florida residency. Fees listed in the program guide are for Florida residents. Applicants must provide documentation showing 12 consecutive months of Florida residency preceding enrollment to be eligible for in-state tuition rates. Tuition for out-of-state students is calculated at a higher rate; the College’s financial aid cost of attendance uses $2.88 per clock hour for Florida residents and $11.24 per clock hour for non-Florida residents.

Other charges. The Post-Secondary Readiness test is $20.00. Academic Skills Building (ASB), for students who score below the required PSR minimum, costs $30 per semester, and re-testing is $5.00 per subject area. Industry certification exam cost information is available upon request. All adult students will be required to purchase their books and supplies.

Financial aid. Types of financial aid include Agency Referrals, Bright Futures Scholarship, Child of Deceased and Disabled Veterans, the Federal Pell Grant, Fee Waivers, the Florida Prepaid Tuition Plan, Florida Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the LTC Scholarship and Veterans’ Educational Benefits. LTC’s FAFSA school code is 017198. LTC does not participate in the Federal Direct Loan or Stafford Loan programs. An academic year is defined as 900-clock hours and 36-weeks of instruction.

Payment and refunds. Program tuition, fees and additional expenses may be paid with cash, debit card, and most major credit cards (user fee required). Students who voluntarily withdraw within the first ten (10) calendar school days of program enrollment shall be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees. Registration fees are non-refundable. Refunds, when due, are made within 45 days.

Money-Back Guarantee. Radford M. Locklin Technical College (LTC) offers a money-back guarantee for students who are unable to find employment in their field of study within 6 months of completion in this program. Students are only eligible for a refund for out-of-pocket expenses (excluding curriculum costs and registration fees), and must meet all of the policy’s attendance, grade, industry certification, job search and career plan requirements.

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Licensed Practical Nurses.

Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses, CAT NCLEX-PN, is a computer-administered examination that the nursing graduate must take and pass in order to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Please note: Enrollment and completion of a healthcare program is not a guarantee of obtaining Florida Department of Health licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Nursing Assistant. It is understood by the applicant that program performance, state testing, and other criteria, including, but not limited to, those disqualifying offenses listed in SS. 435.04, FLA. STAT., may prevent or limit the applicant’s ability to participate in the required training or meet other requirements for such state licensure.

Credential. Upon successful completion of a program of study, a Certificate of Completion will be issued if all requirements have been met. State articulation agreements for college credit are available in program areas aligned to specific industry certifications.

Orientation. Students are required to complete a Student Orientation Program to acquaint new students with polices functions and personnel of the institution. All students are required to participate in Student Orientation each school year.

Counseling. Full-time counselors and career specialists are available to assist students in making informed choices. Guidance and counseling activities include, but are not limited to: orientation, career advisement, internship, placement, disability services, employment trends, exceptional student counseling, financial aid, job opportunities, academic counseling, occupational counseling, personal counseling, registration, student records, transcripts, and veterans’ information.

Job placement services. Prior to completing a program, students complete an exit interview with the Career Specialist. The purpose of this interview is to allow students the opportunity to prepare a resume and to practice interviewing techniques. The Career Specialist will notify current, exiting and alumni students of job opportunities that have been advertised to the school.

Internships. Internships are structured learning activities aligned to specific objectives and competencies within the program of study. Internships are conducted in a supervised work setting external to the institution. In order to request an internship, students must be recommended by their instructor.

Student organizations. SkillsUSA is a national organization that serves trade and industrial students with leadership, citizenship, character development and job skill activities. SkillsUSA is open to both high school and adult LTC students.

Graduation. A graduation ceremony is held annually to acknowledge program completers and to give family and friends the opportunity to see students receive their technical certificates. Adult students are required to purchase a cap and gown to participate.