Tuition and Fees

Nursing education is an investment in your future, resulting in higher earning potential and greater career choices. Lakeview College of Nursing actively works to keep costs down while maintaining high standards.

Tuition:  $430 Per Credit Hour Regardless of Residence [Approximately $6,450 per Semester (based on 15 cr. hrs.)]

Fees for all courses at both campuses: $65 Per Credit Hour* [Cost Range for 1-15 hrs. = $65 - $975]

Proficiency Examination Fee: $100 for Each Test

Portfolio Fee: $100 per Credit Hour

Lab Equipment Fee for N201 and N210: $50 for each course [$100 total for both courses]

Fees Associated with N408:  Graduation $185, NCLEX-RN Review $370 [subject to change] [$555 total]

OPTIONAL:

Offered during semester 4: ACLS Certification (cost approximately $150)

Offered during semester 4: PALS Certification (cost approximately $150)

Student Insurance Fee (Charleston Students): 

All inquiries related to EIU Student Insurance should be directed to the Student Insurance Office at EIU by calling 217-581-5290. Rate is established by EIU and is subject to change.

*Please Note: (Charleston Students)

LCN/Charleston students are charged additional fees by Eastern Illinois University. Charleston students have access to several services offered by EIU (recreation center, computer labs, library, health services, union center, etc.) Charleston students may check their billing for fees through EIU’s PAWS system. Students have access to PAWS from: EIU’s home page: http://www.eiu.edu or the PAWS website: http://www.eiu.edu/paws . New students will need their EIU Net ID and Net Password in order to access PAWS. Following the Lakeview deadline to drop courses, Lakeview reimburses EIU $65 per credit hour (up to 12 credit hours per semester) for student fees reflected on EIU billing statement.  This reimbursement does not include any fees assessed by EIU for campus improvement, parking fees, library fees, etc.  A student will not be able to register for the next semester if they have an outstanding account with EIU.

Other Expenses
Semester I	$1,410
Includes: Books, Uniform (see clinical dress code), Pen light, Watch with a second hand, Bandage scissors, Stethoscope, Blood Pressure Cuff with Sphygmomanometer
Semester II	$820
Includes: Books
Semester III	$250
Includes: Books
Semester IV	$900
Includes: Books, Cost for NCLEX-RN State Licensing Fees, & Fingerprinting
Optional Expense
Oto-Opthalmascope	$275

Please Note:

Books, equipment, etc. may be purchased through the Follett Bookstore at Danville Area Community College - 217-443-8759, the Eastern Illinois University Union Bookstore - 217-581-5821, or another vendor.