Practical Nursing Certificate
Below is the estimated total cost of attendance for CSM’s Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) program, including tuition, fees, and related academic expenses.
| Summer 2026 | Living with parent or relative | Off campus housing |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition $425/credit (10 summer credits) | 4,250 | 4,250 |
| Student Fees | 400 | 400 |
| Food and Housing | 1,107 | 4,203 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | 264 | 264 |
| Miscellaneous | 432 | 585 |
| Transportation | 1,152 | 1,080 |
| Federal Direct Loan Fees (if borrowing) | 10 | 10 |
| Total 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance for summer 2026 | 8,115 | 11,292 |
| Fall 2026, Spring 2027 | Living with parent or relative | Off campus housing |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition $425/credit (12 fall & 15 spring credits) | 11,475 | 11,475 |
| Student Fees | 840 | 840 |
| PNC Program Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Food and Housing | 4,054 | 15,390 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | 728 | 728 |
| Miscellaneous | 1,568 | 2,156 |
| Transportation | 4,238 | 3,952 |
| Licensure expenses | 669 | 669 |
| Federal Direct Loan Fees (if borrowing) | 72 | 72 |
| Total 2026-2027 Cost of Attendance for fall 2026, spring 2027 | 24,644 | 36,282 |
| 2026-2027 | Living with parent or relative | Off campus housing |
|---|---|---|
| Total program Cost of Attendance | 32,759 | 45,574 |
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