Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

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

For the 2024-25 reporting year, listed full-time undergraduate tuition at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay was $16,848, with $200 in required fees. The listed tuition and fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Part-time undergraduate tuition was listed at $432 per credit hour.

• Full-time tuition: $16,848 for the reporting year.
• Required fees: $200 for the reporting year.
• Tuition plus those required fees: $17,048; living expenses, transportation, books, and other program costs are additional.

Published tuition is not a complete cost of attendance. A student's budget should include commuting to class and clinical sites, supplies, and ordinary living expenses; the amount will depend on the program and individual circumstances. Ask for a current, program-specific cost-of-attendance estimate rather than assuming the reporting-year tuition remains the price for a later start date.

Financial aid changes what students pay, but aid is not synonymous with a discount: loans must generally be repaid. In the 2024-25 figures, 94% of students received financial aid and 82% had student loans. The reported average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $26,727. Net price is an average after applicable grant and scholarship aid, not an individualized quote or a tuition-only figure.

Eligible students may be able to use federal grants and loans, applicable state assistance, institutional awards, or military education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing the resulting aid offer will show which types of assistance apply to an individual student. Compare grants separately from loans, and check whether an award continues for every term of the intended program.

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

Students considering work while attending Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay should distinguish a part-time job from Federal Work-Study, which is a need-based financial aid program with eligibility and available positions determined separately. A financial aid offer and the college's student-employment process are the appropriate places to confirm whether Work-Study is an option for a particular student.

The institution reports individual career counseling for undergraduates, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job fairs, and employer recruitment. These services can support a search for paid work or a nursing position after graduation, but they are not the same as a job offer. Before accepting a job during school, students should compare its hours with required labs and clinical assignments, which may not follow a standard daytime schedule.