Galen College of Nursing-Gainesville

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

For 2024-25, the reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $16,848 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with $200 in required fees. That puts those two published charges at $17,048 before books, living expenses, transportation and any program-specific costs. Reported part-time tuition was $448 per credit hour.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition, in-state or out-of-state: $16,848 for 2024-25.
• Required fees: $200 for 2024-25.
• Part-time undergraduate tuition: $448 per credit hour for 2024-25.

A student's full cost of attendance is higher than tuition and mandatory fees: it also budgets for expenses such as supplies, food, housing and transportation. Because Galen does not provide undergraduate housing, a living-expense allowance is a budgeting estimate, not a residence-hall bill. Ask for the current Gainesville program's itemized costs, including clinical supplies, uniforms, testing and other applicable charges, before comparing offers.

Financial aid changes what a student pays but does not necessarily make attendance inexpensive. In 2024-25 reporting, 96% of students received financial aid, while 90% had student loans. The reported average grant aid from federal, state, local, institutional or other sources was $5,748. Need-based federal grants, eligible state or institutional assistance and federal loans can have different rules; students generally begin by filing the FAFSA and then reviewing Galen's aid offer. Reported average net prices for families earning $48,000 or less and $48,001-$75,000 were $30,177 and $32,152, respectively. Net price is an average after grant aid, not an individual quote, and loans must generally be repaid. Eligible veterans and service members should also ask the financial aid office how their education benefits apply to their particular program.

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

Students considering work while enrolled should distinguish an ordinary part-time job from Federal Work-Study, which is need-based financial aid earned through an eligible job. A work-study award, if offered, is not an upfront tuition discount or a guarantee of hours.

Ask Galen's financial aid office whether Federal Work-Study positions are available to Gainesville students, how eligibility is determined and where approved openings are posted. Nursing labs and clinical shifts may limit the hours a student can reliably work. Career-related employment can provide experience, but a paid job, a required clinical assignment and an internship are not interchangeable.