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Ohio University Chillicothe-Berger Health System
Nursing Partnership
Admission Information

Application Requirements

To be eligible to attend Ohio University, individuals must do the following:

A. Complete the application to Ohio University and submit it along with the non-refundable fee of $20.
B. Submit an official high school transcript or, if applicable, official GED scores.
C. Submit official transcripts from all previous college courses.
D. Submit official ACT scores (required for students who enter Ohio University directly out of high school). Students who have been out of high school for more than a full calendar year are exempt from taking the ACT or SAT.

To be eligible for the Associate Degree Nursing Program, individuals must do the following:

A. Do all of the above (A-D). PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY TO A.D. NURSING OFFICE.
B. Complete and return the 4" x 6" card (include name and return address).
C. Submit to the nursing office a statement of educational and career goals (typed -- no more than 500 words).
D. Complete the ACT-COMPASS exam.

Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program is by a selective process. Admission to Ohio University does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. The selection process for the nursing program at the Circleville, Zanesville, Chillicothe, and Southern campuses are separate. Therefore, admission to the Chillicothe Associate Degree Nursing Program does not guarantee admission into the other campus' program nor does admission into another campus' program guarantee admission into the Chillicothe program. Selection is based upon the following:

A. Graduate of a high school or hold the certificate of High School Equivalency (GED). A high school 3.0 grade point average on a 4 point scale is expected (or an established college grade point average of not less than 2.75).
B. The applicant must have completed courses in biology, algebra, and chemistry at the high school and/or college level with a minimum grade of C-.
C. All students are required to take the ACT-COMPASS (placement test) exam before admission to the nursing program. "Scores" of Tier I Quantitative Math, English 151, and a reading level of at least 80 are expected. A student may have an opportunity to repeat the ACT-COMPASS examination once. Review courses in english, mathematics, and/or reading may be necessary if scores fall below these standards. To schedule the ACT-COMPASS examination, please phone 740.774.7212 or toll-free 1.877.462.6824, extension 212.

When the maximum number has been admitted to the nursing program, qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list. For additional information, contact the Nursing Office, Ohio University-Chillicothe, 740.774.7282, or toll-free 1.877.462.6824, extension 282.

Advance Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses

Graduates of approved schools of practical nursing who have met licensure requirements may be granted advanced placement. Advanced placement has no bearing upon admission to the nursing program. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) wishing to enter the Associate Degree Nursing Program must follow the above admission criteria.

Student Costs

1. Tuition: $1,441 - $1,583 per quarter for full-time students (11 - 20 hours); $131 - $144 per credit hour, part-time students.
2. Books and supplies: $250 per quarter.**
3. Uniforms: $125 (one-time cost).**
4. ERI Fee: $40 per quarter.
5. Liability Insurance: $39 per year.**
6. Health Insurance: Information regarding a special rate for OUC students is available in the student services office.
7. Other expenses: Including, but not limited to, health history and physical, BCI fingerprinting, immunizations, NLN achievement tests, and graduation costs.

* The tuition and fees listed above are effective with the fall quarter, 2005 - 2006 and are based upon lower division and upper division standing. They are necessarily subject to change without notice at the discretion of Ohio University. Please refer to a schedule of classes for further tuition information.
** Approximate costs -- could change. The first two quarters of nursing have a large book fee involved.

Financial Aid

Complete information regarding financial aid is available through the Student Services office at Ohio University-Chillicothe. Various types of financial aid are available; some may be specific for students enrolled in nursing programs.

The financial aid office phone number is 740.774.7228 or toll-free 1.877.462.6284, extension 228.

Scholarships

Berger Health System offers a Community Health Scholarship. Scholarship funds may be used to defer the cost of tuition. Some laboratory fees and textbooks may also be eligible for reimbursement. To request an application packet, interested students may contact the Human Resources Department at 740.420.8343.

Tuition program applications are available to employees of Berger Health System who meet the criteria. To learn about potential employment opportunities, please visit our Careers Page or contact us at 740.420.8352.