FINANCIAL AID RATE
57%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,667Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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California Nurses Educational Institute
610 N Alma School Rd Ste 38, Chandler, AZ
California Nurses Educational Institute (CNEI) is a Palm Springs, CA, based school that offers Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and other certifications to the local community. Its mission is to provide quality education that enables its graduates to find competitive jobs in the medical industry. Course options includes: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, Phlebotomy, Clinical Healthcare Technician, and Psychiatric Technician.
Originally founded in 1976 as a continuing education resource for registered nurses, the original campus was located in Oakland, CA. In 1984, the institution moved Palm Springs and offers affordable vocational training to the Palm Springs community. The most recent addition to its program listing is the Clinical Healthcare Technician course, introduced in April 2013.
All programs at CNEI require a GED or a high school diploma as part of the eligibility criteria; in addition, those applying for the LVN and Psychiatric Technician programs will be required to clear an entrance test.
Tuition and duration of courses vary greatly, ranging from 2 weeks and $700 for the Home Health Aide program and 66 weeks and $29,500 for the LVN program. Three of the programs – LVN, Clinical Healthcare Technician and Psychiatric Technician – are approved for Pell Grants as well as subsidized and unsubsidized loans from the Department of Education. Additionally, the college is also approved for VA educational assistance. In the most recent reporting year, 55% of the 233 enrolled students – or 142 students - received financial aid. This came in the form of grants and scholarships which averaged $4,986 per student.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students California Nurses Educational Institute accepts.
Student Enrollment
California Nurses Educational Institute has a total student population of about 110. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 32% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
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- Out-of-State: ---
- Some programs may have tuition rates locked at the first year rate for up to five years.
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 57% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 51% | $4,310 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 53% | $7,010 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, California Nurses Educational Institute may offer services including:- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Assistance to find work
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Health and Clinical Professions
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