Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati

What is the cost of studying for a year at Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati?

The published cost of attending Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati includes more than tuition. In IPEDS 2024-25 figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $16,848 for both Ohio and out-of-state students, with $200 in required fees. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported as $432 per credit hour. Students should confirm the current rate and the number of credits in their intended term before calculating a bill.

• IPEDS 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition: $16,848.
• IPEDS 2024-25 required fees: $200.
• IPEDS 2024-25 part-time undergraduate charge: $432 per credit hour.

Books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and living costs can substantially increase the amount a student needs for an academic year. A separate published estimate puts books and supplies at $1,350 and room and board at $17,910, but those figures should not be added to the IPEDS tuition figures as though they were a single, verified budget for the same reporting year. Galen does not offer college-operated undergraduate housing, so a room-and-board allowance represents living expenses rather than a charge for a campus residence hall.

Financial aid can reduce the price paid out of pocket without necessarily reducing the amount borrowed. In IPEDS 2024-25 data, 96% of students received financial aid, while 86% had student loans. The average net price reported for students from families with income of $0-$48,000 was $29,313; net price is an average cost after grants and scholarships, not an individual quote. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, applicable state assistance, scholarships, and military education benefits. A personalized aid offer and cost-of-attendance budget are more useful for deciding whether a particular schedule is affordable.

What are the work-study opportunities at Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati?

Students at Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati should distinguish paid work from clinical education and from financial aid. A clinical placement is an academic requirement; career fairs and employer recruitment support a job search; Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, is earned through qualifying employment rather than paid automatically toward tuition.

Students seeking Federal Work-Study should complete the FAFSA and ask the financial aid office whether they qualify, whether Cincinnati positions are available, and how hiring works. A work-study award is not a job offer. Ordinary part-time employment may also be possible, but nursing students should account for classes, study time, and clinical shifts before assuming a particular number of work hours. In IPEDS 2024-25 reporting, the average grant-aid amount awarded to undergraduates across federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources was $6,139; a grant is different from wages and generally does not have to be repaid if its conditions are met.