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Enrollment Packet

E-mail Accounts

Contact: Miranda Shake at mshake@lcn.edu or 217-709-0927

All Lakeview College of Nursing students are assigned an e-mail account from the College. E-mail can be accessed through the College’s website,, www.lcn.edu. Please be aware that e-mail through this account is the primary communication between faculty/staff to students outside of the classroom. You will receive an email from the "system" with your username and password information, this is your notification that your email account has been created. If you attempt to check your email before the notification email is received you will not be successful. (Fall entry will be created around May 15; Spring entry will be created around Sept. 21; Summer entry will be created April 1)

To log in:

  • Click the "My E-mail" link at the top of the LCN home page
  • Username: your first initial and last name, all in lower case (e.g., Jane Doe's username would be "jdoe"). This will also be part of your e-mail address (e.g., jdoe@lcn.edu).
  • Password: “lcn” followed by the last six digits of your Social Security number

SONIS - course schedules, bills, et cetera

Contact: Connie Young at cyoung@lcn.edu or 217-709-0931

You may view your schedule on-line through SONIS. To log in:

  • Go to www.lcn.edu
  • Click the SONIS link in the upper right hand corner
  • Select “Students”

The username and password are the same as for your E-mail account.

If you change your password for email it also changes your password for SONIS and Edvance360.

To sign up for Text alerts:

  • While logged into SONIS click in the uppermost menu "Update Bio"
  • Under Cell Phone type your current cell phone number
  • Check mark the "Text Me Flag"
  • Then in the Cell Provider Drop Down choose your provider (If your provider is not listed contact Miranda Shake at mshake@lcn.edu)

For more information about SONIS:

https://lcn.edu/sonis

Edvance360

Contact: Miranda Shake at mshake@lcn.edu or 217-709-0927

Edvance360 is a course management system similar to Blackboard or Canvas. All course information will be loaded into Edvance360 close to the start of the semester. To log in:

  • Go to www.lcn.edu
  • Click the Edvance360 link in the upper right-hand corner

The username and password are the same as for your E-mail account.

Edvance360 will not work until a week or two before the semester starts.

Tuition / Payment Options

Contact: Julie Burokas at studentaccounts@lcn.edu or 217-709-0922

The payment due date for the Fall 2025 Semester is August, 1, 2025. Students will be dropped from all coursework if an account is unpaid or proper payment arrangements have not been made.

A $50 late payment fee will be assessed if payment arrangements are made after payment due date.

Payments may be made with cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

Tuition Payment Plan

http://www.mycollegepaymentplan.com/lakeview

Students will need a savings, checking account or credit card from which a payment can be regularly deducted each month. Please make sure you know your balance due and student ID number before filling out the online form. Contact studentaccounts@lcn.edu with any questions regarding the payment plan option.

Private Loans

http://www.lcn.edu/grants-and-loans

Private loans are consumer loans that are attached to education.  Students requesting information concerning private loans can visit the link provided above. Please contact the Financial Aid office with questions or concerns.

Employer Payment

If a student is reimbursed after the semester, they must pay their bill in full or enroll in the tuition payment plan on or before the payment due date. If an employer pays before the semester begins, inform them to send full payment by the due date.  Please remember any tuition and/or fees not paid by an employer are ultimately the student’s responsibility.

Federal Aid

If a student has completed the financial aid process and is awarded financial aid, they will be allowing the financial aid office to pay the bill using the amount awarded.  If it is not enough to pay the student’s tuition in full the student must pay the difference by the payment due date using one of the above methods.

Third Party Resources

If you are receiving tuition assistance, scholarships or payments from an agency, college savings plan or other outside resource including VA or military benefits, please notify the cashier studentaccounts@lcn.edu of all relevant details and contact information so the appropriate billing can be made prior to the due date.

Financial Aid Information

Contacts:
Financial Aid Assistant Director:  Tammy Garza at tgarza@lcn.edu or 
Financial Aid Director:  Janet Ingargiola at jingarg@lcn.edu
Phone:  217/709-0928, Fax:  217/709-0956
SCHOOL CODE:  010501

Information about our student financial aid programs, scholarships, payment plans, billing/payment policies and much more http://www.lcn.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid

Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as it is required for many scholarship considerations, including LCN scholarships.  Apply for Federal and/or State student aid using the FAFSA. The current base year (income information) to complete the 25/26 FAFSA is 2023. Students need to use their 2023 Federal Income Tax Return (as well as parent’s if applicable) and any applicable untaxed income to complete the FAFSA.

Students can apply online at the Federal Website (https://studentaid.gov). This process is safe and quick. LCN’s school code is 010501; the student will need this to identify the school in the appropriate field on the FAFSA. It is to the student's advantage to utilize the IRS Data Retrieval tool on the FAFSA to streamline verification. Read the results of your FAFSA carefully and pay particular attention to any comments listed. We may need these comment “issues” resolved before FA eligibility can be determined.

Please note LCN Financial Aid deadlines:

  • June 1 - to receive the FAFSA for Fall
  • July 18 - to submit completed verification worksheets and other required documents
  • Nov 1 - to receive the FAFSA for Spring
  • Dec 5 - to submit completed verification worksheets and other required documents

Files will be accepted after the deadline but we cannot guarantee completion of the file by the payment due date.  Files will be processed in the order they are received. Other funding sources should be utilized until your file is complete and aid is awarded.

Lakeview conducts verification of all financial aid files. Newly admitted students will receive a financial aid packet via postal mail.  Students need to respond to our requests in a timely manner. We would not be asking for items to complete a student’s file if we did not need them. Delayed responses will hinder our ability to inform students of the types of student aid for which they may be eligible.

It is important for a student to keep track of their loan debt, borrow responsibly, and seek out gift aid such as scholarships, grants, employee-sponsored education plans, etc. Students often do not take the time to look for scholarships. Students should apply for the LCN Scholarships that are offered each semester. LCN also offers a payment plan which is another tool that the student can utilize to reduce the amount of debt incurred and meet educational expenses.

Students transferring into LCN who are participating in financial aid/loans at another school should cancel any future aid and complete any exit requirements for that institution.  LCN participates in the National Student Loan Clearinghouse to report a student’s enrollment to loan servicers. It is important to keep loan servicers notified of school enrollment to avoid entering loan repayment on previous loans and using their Grace Period prematurely. Be sure to address any requests from your loan servicer.

We want to communicate with you effectively. Please check your student e-mail daily throughout the semester.

Scholarships

Contact: Amy McFadden at amcfadden@lcn.edu or 217-709-0929

Thanks to our generous benefactors we are able to offer a full range of scholarships to our Lakeview Students. The donors determine the criteria for selection of the scholarship recipients. For a listing of scholarships offered and to access our online scholarship application, please go to: https://www.lcn.edu/scholarships

For direct access to our online scholarship application, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/LCNScholarshipApplication. Once you have submitted your LCN scholarship application, it will remain on file as long as you maintain enrollment at LCN.  (If you withdraw or are dismissed from the College, you will need to reapply).

Scholarship Deadlines
Fall – June 1st
Spring – November 1st
Summer – March 1st

Clinical / Lab Uniform

Please refer to the letter and equipment requirements/uniform order form that was sent via email with the link to this webpage.

Health Records/Background Check/Drug Screen

In order to improve the efficiency and time-constraints of managing student health records, background checks and drug screens, Lakeview College of Nursing has selected ViewPoint to help in this process. This system will allow students to collect, review and share any documents, such as immunizations, medical records and certifications. This is a system that students will have access to after graduation.

Once information is provided from ViewPoint on how to start the process of submitting a background check, drug screen and uploading of documentation, the student will contact ViewPoint with questions regarding the requirements and the costs associated with the requirements. The estimated costs that will be paid directly to ViewPoint is $115. This includes the background check, drug screen and health portal.

  • Background Check
  • Drug Screen
  • Health Portal
     

In preparation for this new system it is recommended to make the necessary appointment NOW with your healthcare provider to get the required physical and titers showing immunity for immunization requirements. The drug screen and background check must be completed through ViewPoint. For more information on what health records are required refer to your admissions letter.

Textbooks

Contact: Miranda Shake at mshake@lcn.edu or 217-709-0927

http://www.lcn.edu/books-and-supplies

Textbook information is on Lakeview’s website. A booklist is located in SONIS in the academic tab with your schedule; look for Books in the left menu.

Laptop Requirement

Contact: Miranda Shake at mshake@lcn.edu or 217-709-0927

Lakeview College of Nursing requires students to have a laptop or approved tablet that can be brought to school for online testing. LCN also requires a computer webcam or a cellphone camera for use with video conferencing. 

Lakeview uses a testing platform called ATI. Here is a page regarding their minimum laptop/tablet. (These Technical Requirements mention an iPad and Android devices, but it has been our experience iPads and other tablets do NOT work on proctored ATI exams, so we are strongly recommending a laptop). Please keep in mind that these are minimum requirements that can change, so buying a laptop or tablet that exceeds these requirements is a good idea. 

Our learning management platform is called Edvance360.  The minimum requirements for this are an updated browser with Javascript enabled, and in order to view PDFs, Adobe Reader.

Although not required, Microsoft Office is recommended. Many classes require papers written in a word processing program like Microsoft Word. In some cases your courses require you to create a PowerPoint presentation as well. Microsoft Office 2019 Pro is available in the computer labs (one located on each campus). Reach out to Miranda if you need Microsoft Office on your personal computer.  

A personal printer is recommended for ease of printing from home. Printers are also available in the labs on campus. Printing is limited to 1000 pages per semester. Once this page limit is exceeded, students are charged 5 cents per page.

 

Accommodations for Disabilities

Once a student is attending college, the student is expected to self-advocate, therefore it is up to the individual to disclose a disability and request academic accommodations. This process is done on a case-to-case basis and is collaborative. Email studentsfirst@lcn.edu to start the process.

 

Deadlines

The following list of deadlines is for the student’s convenience to keep track of completing additional steps in the admission process.

  • June 1 (Fall) Nov 1  (Spring) - Scholarship Application – http://tinyurl.com/LCNScholarshipApplication
  • June 1 (Fall) Nov 1 (Spring) - to receive the FAFSA (Financial Aid)
  • July 1 (Fall) Dec 1 (Spring) - Background Check and other required forms- directions included in this packet
  • July 1 (Fall) Dec 1 (Spring) - Health Record Requirements
  • July 1 (Fall) Dec 1 (Spring) - Uniform orders must be submitted to Star Uniform
  • July 18 (Fall) Dec 5 (Spring) - Complete verification worksheets and other required Financial Aid documents
  • Aug 1 (Fall) Dec 12 (Spring) - Tuition and Fees 

New Student Orientation

Attendance at orientation is mandatory!

Danville students: Aug 13 - for new students 9 am to 4 pm

Mandatory Training for alcohol awareness, diversity awareness, alcohol awareness, drug awareness and abuse, and sexual violence awareness. You will receive an email from VECTOR SOLUTIONS LMS please watch for this email with your trainings and information you need to access.

 

Photo ID Badge Order/Fob system

ID badges are required to be worn at all times on campus, in clinical and in the community when representing Lakeview.  LCN will take your photo at new student orientation and will create the badges.  Your first badge and clip is covered by Lakeview.  A replacement will cost $25.00.

Lakeview College of Nursing has a security system known as the "Fob", which is similar to a key, you will use to gain access to the building early and in the evening. More details will be given to you when they are handed out. You will return your fob once you have completed the program. A replacement fob will cost $25.00.

Housing websites & online classifieds

Housing Information

This listing is for informational purposes only.  Lakeview College of Nursing does not endorse any properties on this listing.

www.lcn.edu/housing

 

Social Media

If you have not already done so, please connect.  Like and follow our pages so that you can receive communication through our social media channels.  

Our social media pages offer up-to-date information on current Lakeview topics and gives you the chance to engage with others, to share ideas and information, and to ask questions. You will find relevant calendar and event information, photos, links to scholarships with upcoming deadlines and more.

This is a great way to connect with Lakeview prior to, during, and after your Lakeview experience. Be sure to share these links with your family and friends.

Please carefully read the statements below. Students are required to submit the Acknowledgement/Verification form which follows the statements.  Please keep descriptions for future reference.

Release of Health Information

Clinical agencies utilized by Lakeview College of Nursing require certain health information (i.e. immunizations and CPR cards) prior to students attending clinical. Some clinical facilities also require a student’s Social Security number and a background check in order to enter them into their computer system. Therefore, it is essential for students to give permission for Lakeview College of Nursing to request/release the required information prior to attending clinical experiences as long as they are an enrolled student at Lakeview College of Nursing. This information will be released on a "need to know" basis only.

Student Handbook

The College Catalog/Student Handbook applies to all students of Lakeview College of Nursing. All students have access to the College Catalog/Student Handbook through www.lcn.edu.  Consumer information is available at http://www.lcn.edu/consumer-information.  LCN reserves the right to change the terms and conditions outlined in this publication at any time, with or without notice.  This published College Catalog/Student Handbook supersedes all previously published editions and is in effect until a subsequent College Catalog/Student Handbook is published either in print or online at http://www.lcn.edu/cataloghandbook.  Students, faculty, and staff will be notified of substantial changes. The College Catalog/Student Handbook does not represent a contract between the student and the College.

Review of Student File Information

During accreditation visits, there are times when site visitors from the accrediting organizations request to view individual student files, College of Nursing records, and/or papers that have been completed. 

Permission to Copy / Retain Class Assignments

Faculty of Lakeview College of Nursing may copy and/or retain any assigned work that has been completed in nursing courses. This information may be shared with affiliated agencies and/or accrediting bodies of Lakeview College of Nursing.

Photo / Video Release

Lakeview College of Nursing prefers to use the images and voices of real students in promoting the College.  Occasionally, photos, videos and/or voice recordings may be taken for use with advertisements, brochures, videos, displays, or website materials.  

Assumption of Risk Agreement and Release of Liability

The undersigned individual is enrolled or about to enroll in nursing classes for Lakeview College of Nursing, and the undersigned may participate in a field trip or other trip (“trips”) from time to time in connection with said nursing classes, instruction or education.  The undersigned acknowledges that any such trips may have a certain degree of risk; and, therefore, the undersigned, on behalf of the student, the student's spouse and the student's children, hereby assumes all responsibility for any and all risk of damage or injury that may occur to the undersigned when the student is on said trips or traveling to and from said trips.

In consideration of being accepted for instruction and for participation in said trips, the undersigned individual hereby releases and discharges Lakeview College of Nursing, its agents, board of directors and employees from all claims, demands or causes of action, present or future, whether known, anticipated or unanticipated and resulting from or arising out of or incident to the individual’s traveling to or participation in the above-referenced trips, or from activities in connection therewith.  This Release is applicable whether or not Lakeview College of Nursing is negligent or claimed to be negligent.

News Releases, Websites and Social Media Sharing

Lakeview College of Nursing uses Merit software to publicize student achievements and activities on campus – like making the dean’s list, participating in student government, or earning a scholarship. Personalized stories about the accomplishments are published in an online profile and/or they are sent to hometown newspapers. These stories also often appear on Lakeview’s website and social media pages.  For more information on how this process works please go to http://www.lcn.edu/accomplishments.  If you would like to make sure you get credit for the good work you’re doing on campus, which could help with summer jobs, internships, and even job interviews and references after graduation, you will need to:
Complete the enrollment packet form. If you would like your family or friends to also be notified of your achievements please complete this form.
Shortly after orientation, you should receive a notification of an enrollment achievement (unless you opt-out).  Please visit your profile page and double-check your information for accuracy at that time.

Campus Security

Lakeview College of Nursing strives to maintain a safe environment that is conducive to the learning process. Campus safety assessment is on-going and crime is very low to almost nonexistent. A campus safety report is published annually and is available within the consumer information section of the college website.

Drug Policy

Lakeview College of Nursing is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of all students who participate in the program and represent the college in clinical agencies. Lakeview College of Nursing strictly prohibits students from being impaired by or under the influence of controlled substances, legal drugs, illegal drugs, or alcohol on or off Lakeview College of Nursing premises and clinical sites. The drug and alcohol policies are in the student handbook/college catalog. Students must undergo drug and alcohol training and submit to random testing. 

https://lcn.edu/catalog-2024-2025/section-vi-policies-and-standards-of-behavior/drug-policy

Sexual Harassment

Everyone has a right to attend a college or university free from sexual harassment. Please read the PDF for more information.

Permission to conduct business electronically

I give my permission to conduct business with Lakeview College of Nursing using electronic methods, including, but not limited to, registration, admissions, financial aid, and student accounts. This consent also includes receiving my 1098-T statement electronically within the student portal (SONIS), where is will be available annually by January 31st.

Forms to be submitted

1) This form must be completed by each student: enrollment packet forms

2) This Marketing Survey will provide valuable insight into our marketing and communication efforts and gives you the chance to win a prize just by taking 5 minutes to complete it.