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No prior healthcare experience is required for any HPI program. The PN program is designed for students who are new to nursing - it begins with foundational coursework in Semester I. What matters is your commitment to learning, your ability to meet the academic requirements, and your dedication to patient care as a profession.

For STNA and CPR programs, you can typically be enrolled and starting within 2–4 weeks of applying, depending on cohort availability and documentation completion. For the PN program, your start date depends on the next cohort date and Ohio Board of Nursing approval status. Apply early to secure your spot in the next available cohort.

Many students don't achieve their qualifying score on the first attempt - that's completely normal. The ATI TEAS allows a retake after 30 days; the HESI A² after 60 days. HPI provides free study materials and can connect you with additional preparation resources. Your conditional enrollment stays active while you prepare for a retake.

Yes - and we encourage it. You can complete your FAFSA at any time, including before or during the application process. The sooner your FAFSA is processed, the sooner your Pell Grant award can be applied to your tuition. HPI's Financial Aid Director will review your results and identify all additional funding sources - MyCAA, NEALP, payment plans - during your admissions meeting.

HPI maintains a conditional enrollment list rather than a traditional waitlist. Once you've applied and met academic requirements, you're conditionally enrolled for the next available cohort. Cohort sizes are limited - apply early to secure your preferred start date. We'll notify you immediately when Ohio Board of Nursing approval is confirmed.

If Ohio Board of Nursing approval has not been received by your scheduled cohort start date, HPI will not commence the PN program and will notify all conditionally enrolled students immediately. Any tuition deposits paid prior to approval will be fully refunded within 14 days, no questions asked. HPI will provide regular status updates to all prospective students as the approval process progresses.

HPI evaluates transfer credit and advanced standing requests on a case-by-case basis. Students with prior healthcare training, nursing coursework, or documented military medical experience may request evaluation during or after their admissions meeting. Advanced standing is not guaranteed and requires written approval from HPI's Director of Nursing Education.