Insights about Lincoln Technical Institute. Please!

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Hi, I have been following this site for a while, however, this is my first time posting.

I am frustrated and sad that I have applied twice to Community Colleges in CT., but both times got into the waiting list. I just got a letter saying I am #37 out of 121. I wanted to cry, this is my passion. I have always dreamed being a nurse. I am praying for a miracle to her called in. In the meantime I have been thinking on starting a LPN or CNA program.

I would appreciate any opinions, suggestions or advice.

Thanks a lot :)

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Lincoln Tech runs over 30k & can have some classmates that are a bit rough around the edges. If you can afford it & keep to yourself you can do it.

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Try the Ct Technical high school, adult education, lpn program They are 10,000, much better than the private schools. The next class starts in January.

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The CTTECH program can be über competitive. Lincoln Tech, you're in as long as you can spell your name & pay. Plus, the only Finaid with tech is pell or veterens benefits. Otherwise, it's cash only.

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Thanks a lot, I will definitely visit two or more of the schools nearby. I appreciate your help :)

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I did the CTTECH program *cough* 17 years ago. I would highly recommend it. It was very intense but I received a top-notch education. While the only aid available is Pell or VA, the program is VERY afforable, much much less than Lincoln Tech or other private programs. I want to say that all those years ago the total cost for my program was $1800. $1200 for tuition and $600 for books and uniforms. If you qualify for the max Pell amount, you should be able to pay for the program without a problem. Best of luck to you!!

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I did the CTTECH program *cough* 17 years ago. I would highly recommend it. It was very intense but I received a top-notch education. While the only aid available is Pell or VA the program is VERY afforable, much much less than Lincoln Tech or other private programs. I want to say that all those years ago the total cost for my program was $1800. $1200 for tuition and $600 for books and uniforms. If you qualify for the max Pell amount, you should be able to pay for the program without a problem. Best of luck to you!![/quote']

Current cost is $10,200 plus books & uniforms. So while it costs less, it's not cheap by any means.

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Thanks so much Elena & princessmama. Nursing is what I always wanted to do. If I can't get into nursing program in a community college. I will do anything to pursue my dreams. I would chase them until they're caught :) Good luck and thanks so much ladies :)

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Sorry Helena* for not adding the H :$

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Good luck to you. I'm going with a private school because it's worth it to me in the end. I'll finish a year sooner then with the state & that's a year of earning $$'s. The thing you need to consider is that there are very few LPN jobs for new grads, very few. I'm lucky & have great connections so I'm pretty confident in my ability to gain employment. Also, as an LPN you still have to apply as a generic ADN student to bridge. It does not give you a leg up.

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Pell covers up to $7500/year. And while it's not "cheap" per se, 1/3 the cost of a private school is certainly significant.

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Best of luck to you and I can attest that being an LPN does not get you a leg up. Neither does an 89% on TEAS or a 3.6 GPA. But I'm not bitter. :laugh:

For the time invested, I'm going to go with Elms to get my BSN. For another 6 months of time invested I will get a BSN instead of an ASN. The LPN doesn't mean much in terms of going on in school however, working as an LPN makes you a LOT more money in the meantime than just getting a CNA certificate. I've made 70k/year as an LPN. That's no small potatoes! :up:

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