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Tuition and Fees

Learn about our low cost of tuition, application fees and other estimated costs associated with attending College of Health Sciences at Riverside Health.
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At Riverside College of Health Sciences we strive to make school as affordable as possible for our students. We have had the unique opportunity to offer low cost of tuition for all of our programs for many years. In fact, we were able to cut the cost of tuition for our Practical Nursing program in 2023 by almost $3,000. - Robin Nelhuebel, PhD, MSN, RN, RT(R), Executive Director

Related Fees

Application Fees (pre-enrollment)

Applicant processing fee - $100.00
• This fee is non-refundable and due upon application submission.
• Current Riverside Health employees are eligible for a $50.00 credit toward tuition if accepted!
• Nurse Aide applicants are waived from the applicant processing fee.

Application conversion fee - $25.00 (applicable if changing programs after initial application)

ATI TEAS* test fee estimate - $70.00

*Fees and expenses charged by an external service provider are the responsibility of the applicant/student and are not covered in the College’s applicant processing fee or tuition.

Accepted Student Fees (post-enrollment)

Tuition Deposit -- $125.00 Fee is non-refundable and credited towards first semester tuition.

Campus Resources fee -- $100.00 per Fall & Spring semesters - Not applicable to fully distance
programs or Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health students.

Technology fee -- $100.00 per Fall & Spring semesters

Skills Lab Supplies fee -- $50.00 per Fall & Spring semesters - Not applicable to fully distance
programs or Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health students.

Clinical Subscription fee - varies by Program – assessed during Fall and Spring semesters – see
specific program tuition & expenses detail – Not applicable to full distance programs or Pre-Nursing or Pre-Allied Health students.

CastleBranch* Background Screening, Drug Testing, Immunization & Medical Records Management estimate – $147.00 - Not applicable to Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health students.

CPR* Course estimate -- $75.00 - Only the American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Healthcare Providers will be accepted. For students taking GEN 111 – CPR certification is included.

* Fees and expenses charged by an external service provider are the responsibility of the applicant/student and are not covered in the College’s applicant processing fee or tuition.

Audit and Transfer Fees

Audit fee - $50 per credit (see policy for details regarding course eligibility)

Transfer Evaluation fee -- $100.00 Not required for the review of pre- or co-requisite general education courses; core program course transfer requests only. Fee is non-refundable; waived for current or former military members.


Tuition Information

 

Tuition Status

  • Full-time: ≥ 12 semester hour credits per semester
  • 3/4 time: ≥ 9 - <12 semester hour credits per semester
  • 1/2 time: ≥ 6 - <9 semester hour credits per semester
  • Less than 1/2 time: < 6 semester hour credits per semester

Payment Procedures

Tuition and fees are payable in full on or before the first day of each semester with the following exceptions:

  • The student has made prior arrangements with the Student Accounts Department.
  • The student is awaiting receipt of an award (i.e., scholarships, grants, loans, military tuition assistance, or other authorized financial assistance). Proof of award is necessary.

Students will not be permitted to attend classes if full payment is not received. Payment in full, including outstanding financial obligations, is a prerequisite to register and enroll each semester. We accept payments by check, credit card or money order only. No cash payments are accepted. A $30 charge will be assessed for returned checks, and after one returned check, checks will no longer be accepted from the student.

Payments made within 60 days of program completion/graduation must be made by money order, credit card, or cashier’s check only. Personal checks will not be accepted. Unpaid balances will be sent to Riverside Health’s collection department if not paid within 30 days.

Riverside reserves the right to make changes in tuition and other fees as deemed necessary. Incremental tuition increases are generally made at the beginning of each Division’s (Day or Evening/Weekend) Fall semester.

 

Tuition Breakdown by Program

 


Cardiovascular Technology (ECHO & Non-Invasive Vascular Sonography) - Certificate

Clock-hour based program ($12 per clock hour) – 1155 total clock hours

Total Tuition: $13,860
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $600

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $575
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $50
• Credentialing Exam estimate $0 - 1st attempt included in tuition

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement Option – AAS and BSN

Credit-hour based associate and bachelor’s degree program options:
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plans.

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$475 per NUR Nursing core credit
$300 per NSG Nursing core credit

LPN-to-RN – Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – 38 core credits

Total Tuition: $18,050
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $3,150

LPN-to-RN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 64 core credits

Total Tuition: $26,850
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $4,200

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,435
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $120
• Credentialing Exam estimate $430
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Nurse Aide Program – Certificate

Flat-fee tuition program – 174 clock hours
(Not eligible for Federal Financial Aide)

Total Tuition: $700
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $0

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $40
• Uniform & shoe estimate $60
• Credentialing Exam estimate $140

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Physical Therapist Assistant – Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Credit-hour based AAS degree program – 66 core credit hours
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plan.

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$450 per PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant core credit

Total Tuition: $28,200
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $1,200

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,405
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Credentialing Exam estimate $700
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.

Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health

Students interested in acceptance into RCHS degree and certificate programs of study have the option to first apply for Pre-Nursing or Pre-Allied Health courses to complete prerequisite general education program coursework. Pre-Nursing or Pre-Allied Health students must declare their intended program of study upon initial course enrollment and apply for core program acceptance after completing specified pre-application courses and achieving a competitive score on the TEAS exam. 

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit

$350 per GEN credit

Financial Aid for Geneva/Portage courses may be available to eligible students.

ATI Launch: Academic Readiness Program - $250 (not eligible for Financial Aid)

  
Practical Nursing - Diploma

Clock-hour based program ($16 per clock hour) – 925 total clock hours

Total Tuition: $14,800
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $1,300

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $850
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $120
• Credentialing Exam estimate $410

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.

Professional Nursing – AAS and BSN

Credit-hour based associate and bachelor’s degree program options:
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plans.

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$475 per NUR Nursing core credit
$300 per NSG Nursing core credit

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – 51 core credits

Total Tuition: $24,100
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $4,200

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 75 core credits

Total Tuition: $32,075
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $5,250

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,435
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $120
• Credentialing Exam estimate $430
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Radiologic Technology – Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Credit-hour based AAS degree program – 69.5 core credit hours
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plan.

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$450 per RAD – Radiologic Technology core credit

Total Tuition: $28,338
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $1,200

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,405
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Credentialing Exam estimate $225
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.

Respiratory Care – Bachelor of Science (BS)

The Respiratory Care Program is under reorganization. Please call 757-240-2200 for more information.

Credit-hour based bachelor’s degree program – 61 core credit hours
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plan.

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$425 per RC – Respiratory Care core credit

Total Tuition: $25,400
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $1,200

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,365
• Uniform & shoe estimate $175
• Exam Review $435
• Credentialing Exam estimate $390
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.

RN-to-BSN

Credit-hour based bachelor’s degree program:
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plans.

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$300 per NSG Nursing core credit

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 36 core credits

Total Tuition: $11,100
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $200

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,435
• Computer Supplies estimate $1,200

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.

Surgical Technology – Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Credit-hour based AAS degree program – 65.5 core credit hours
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plan.

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$375 per SUR – Surgical Technology core credit

Total Tuition: $23,963
Total Fees
(post enrollment): $1,000

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $741
• Uniform & shoe estimate $50
• Credentialing Exam estimate $0 – 1st attempted included in tuition
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.

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