2016 CNA PROGRAM TUITION & COSTS
APPLICATION & REGISTRATION FEE: $25
TUITION: $1050
BOOKS & SUPPLIES: $157
STATE CERTIFICATION EXAM: $93
**Tuition includes TN Nurse Assistant Candidate Handbook, student ID for clinical facility, and Liability Insurance.
** Application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
** Supplies included in enrollment: Textbook/Workbook, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, gait belt, and THI scrubs.
**ALL FEES are due to THI prior to student starting clinical rotation.
HOW WILL I PAY FOR MY EDUCATION?
Becoming a CNA opens a world of opportunity and earning potential in the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, Federal Financial aid does not cover any CNA program. Students make an investment in themselves by funding their education. THI wants to make this as easy as possible. Therefore we offer the following payment options:
Option 1: CASH.
The student may pay in full prior to the start of class.
Option 2: WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN
The student may arrange to pay in equal weekly payments for the tuition portion of their costs. Books supplies and certification must be paid upfront. If the student is in the 3 week option, weekly payments of $350 must be made each Monday before the start of class. If the student enrolls in the 5 week option, weekly payments of $210 must be paid each Monday before the start of class. All students must be PAID IN FULL prior to starting a clinical rotation. If the balance is not settled, the student will not be able to participate in clinicals or complete the program to be approved for state certification testing.
Option 3: EXTENDED FINANCING (provided by 3rd Party)
Student may finance entire cost over a 3, 6, or 12 month period, with approval. The approval process is easy. All that is required is a valid identification, current employment, and checking account in good standing. Student must apply in person at school at least 2 weeks before desired class session.
SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
(MUST HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED)
Educate to Empower (E2) Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, with due dates aligning with class offerings. Application is due 3 weeks prior to each class commencement. The scholarship amount for each student will be $900, with the student having the responsibility of paying the balance of $400 (30% of program cost). It is important that the student have a reasonable amount of investment in the program to improve performance and commitment to success. As a requirement of the scholarship, student must provide a minimum of 8 hours respite care through selected community agency or participate in (1) patient/family caregiver workshop as a presenter.
Each scholarship recipient must meet additional criterion, including:
HS graduate or Equivalency
Demonstrated Financial Need (Must verify income with pay stub AND prior year tax return as requested)
2 Letters of Recommendation from a Teacher, Community Organization Member, and/or Past Employer
Essay on a choice of 2 topics:
1.) “Why I chose a nursing assistant career? What are my goals 5 years after certification?”
2.) What is elder abuse? How will I play a part in reducing the instance of elder abuse in my community and workplace, once I am a certified nursing assistant?”
Essay must demonstrate evidence of research about the career field and the geriatric population served, current statistics as well as forecast for career. Applicant must identify specific, realistic goals in the 5 year plan.
IN ORDER TO APPLY, PLEASE BRING 2 PAY STUBS , 2014 TAX RETURN, DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD ALONG WITH YOUR ESSAY TO REGISTRATION.