Julie Wells-Tsiatsos, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM, MNN, Dean of Student & Faculty Development serves as the Disability Services Coordinator.
(315) 624-4057
email: jtsiatso@secon.edu
Sherry Wojnas serves as the Veterans Coordinator.
(315) 624-4058
email: swojnas@secon.edu
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing is a small competitive program and not all qualified applicants can be included in our fall roster. Our choices reflect the strength and size of our applicant pool, and they are not judgments on any student's potential. If you wish to reapply, we recommend that you contact the Admissions Coordinator (315) 624-4044 for advisement. Per policy, we will not accept an application after two (2) denials.
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing considers many excellent applicants for freshman admission - more than we can possibly admit. Once applications are complete, they will go to a full Admissions Committee for review. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome as soon as possible.
Yes, November 30th for Early Decision and March 31st for Fall enrollment. As a highly competitive Nursing program we recommend applying as early as possible.
After October 1st, you may file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on line at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Our federal school code is: 006461. Our New York State TAP code is 0710. Results will be sent electronically to our financial aid office. Once all of the FAFSA information is verified, students will be sent an official award letter and College Financing Plan.
SECON charges the same tuition rate for all nursing courses, whether you are in state or out-of-state. However; general education and science courses, which are taken locally through SUNY Polytechnic Institute, will be charged double tuition. If cost is a factor, you may consider completing all of the required general education and science courses in your home state prior to attending St. Elizabeth.
Financial aid in excess of your semester costs will be refunded to you. Refund checks are generally available around the end of September for the fall semester and the end of February for the spring semester. Students should come prepared to meet their living expenses prior to issuance of refund checks.
Financial Aid is generally divided between semesters as shown on your award letter. You will receive credit on your account for scholarships, loans and/or grants for which we have received a signed award letter thus reducing the amount you are required to pay.
In order to receive financial aid, you must apply each academic year at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The FAFSA opens up October 1st for the following school year.
The estimated cost for the full program is under $41,000.00. Non-nursing courses successfully completed prior to enrollment will result in lower tuition costs. To view current rates, visit the Tuition and Fees page.
Note: The College of Nursing reserves the right to change policies and revise costs as deemed necessary without prior notice.
You may contact the Admissions Department at (315) 801-4044 or email: conadmis@secon.edu. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, primarily 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For after hours, please leave your name, number and brief message and someone will return your call within a reasonable time frame. We would be glad to schedule a one on one meeting in person or by zoom to answer any questions you may have about applying.
You may download the application materials and send them directly to:
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Attn: Admissions Department
2215 Genesee Street
Utica, New York 13501
Students accepted into the 1+2+1 Nursing Partnership Pathway will be charged the current SUNY Poly tuition for years 1 and 4. In years 2 and 3, the student is fully matriculated at St. Elizabeth College of Nursing and, therefore, charged the current St. Elizabeth College of Nursing tuition rate for all nursing courses. During this time, additional general education and/or science courses taken will be charged the SUNY Poly tuition rate. All financial aid/billing is done through SUNY Poly in years 1 and 4 and St. Elizabeth College of Nursing in years 2 and 3.
Yes. St. Elizabeth College of Nursing feels that LPN's need the full scope of the program to assure success.
No. Our nursing courses are taught sequentially beginning with the fall semester (e.g. NUR116 Fundamentals of Nursing). Students must successfully pass each semester in order to progress.
College courses taken at an accredited institution that meets our curriculum plan outline, have the appropriate credit hours, and are passed with a grade of "C" or better, may be transferred. College science courses taken greater than 5 years prior to entry will need to be repeated. (e.g. Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology).
Students who have a BS degree or higher, will no longer be eligible for a federal PELL grant regardless of income. There may be limits on New York State TAP and/or Federal Student Loans as well. Contact the financial aid office at (315) 624-4058 for more information or clarification.
By law, financial aid and the student aid index (SAI) are not permitted to exceed cost of attendance of the program. Therefore, we are required to adjust your total aid to keep it in balance with your estimated expenses. You are required to let us know of any additional scholarships, grants, or loans not shown on the award letter.
All federal financial aid will be cancelled if a student is currently in default on an educational loan, owes a refund on a federal grant, has borrowed in excess of set loan limits, or fails to meet the academic eligibility requirements.
The availability of funding is tentative at the time awards are made. The College may change or cancel any awards offered if the anticipated federal and/or state funding changes.
Theory and clinical are generally conducted on a two weekend on/1 weekend off rotation with theory one to two evenings during the week, generally Monday and/or Wednesday from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
If Anatomy & Physiology I and II are both successfully completed within 5 years prior to enrollment year, the program can be completed in two (2) years instead of three (3).
Yes, there is a $65 non-refundable application fee. If accepted to the nursing program, a $50 matriculation deposit is required.
You should maintain a solid "B" or better grade point average overall and particularly within these essential courses: biology, chemistry, math and english. Take the SAT and/or ACT. We are seeking an acceptable score of 500 or better in both the Verbal and Math segment of the SAT and/or a composite of 22 or greater in the ACT exam. Allow time to re-take the tests in order to improve your scores. Apply prior to the deadline date.
