Second Degree Accelerated Bachelor of
  Science in Nursing
Tuition Per Credit Hour
  
    
      |   | Undergraduate | 
    
      | US Resident | $242.00 | 
    
      | International | $267.00 | 
  
Required Hourly Fees Per Credit Hour
  
    
      |   | Undergraduate | 
    
      | A-State Online Fee | $40.00 | 
    
      | Distance Ed Technology Fee | $10.00 | 
  
Total & Additional Costs
  
    
      |   | Costs | 
    
      | Total Tuition & Fees The total tuition & fees are based on US resident tuition rates. | $19,564.00 | 
    
      | Additional Estimated Costs | 
    
      | Books | $500 first semester,$50-$500 subsequent semesters
 | 
    
      | Uniforms (prices vary depending on personal preference) | $100 - $200 | 
    
      | Annual Malpractice Insurance | $55 - $100 | 
    
      | Kaplan | approx. $400 for 5/7 terms | 
    
      | Examsoft Testing Software | $40.00 per semester | 
    
      | AHA BLS CPR Certification | $30-$50 biannually | 
    
      | Arkansas State Board of Nursing Application | approx. $100.00 | 
    
      | Criminal Background Check | approx. $50 | 
    
      | NCLEX-RN Exam | approx. $200.00 | 
    
      | Annual Drug Screening | $40 | 
    
      | Additional Costs 
          Access to a Laptop Computer (Chromebooks are not acceptable)School Pin (optional): $40Annual TB Mask Fitting: $30Watch (with a second hand): $25-$50Stethoscope: $20-$150Bandage Scissors: $10Pen Light: $5Mask / Facial Covering: $10 | 
  
Occupational Therapy Assistant
    
        | Tuition | 
    
        |  | 
    
        | In-State Tuition | $323 per credit hour (36 credits)
 | $11,628 | 
    
        | Out-of-State Tuition | $600 per credit hour (36 credits)
 | $21,600 | 
    
        | Required Hourly Fees | 
    
        | College Support Assessment Fee | $27 per credit hour (36 credits)
 | $972 | 
    
        | Athletic Fee | $23 per credit hour (36 credits)
 | $828 | 
    
        | Required Term Fees | 
    
        | Student Activity Fee | $25 per term (2 terms)
 | $50 | 
    
        | Additional Fees (only accessed when applicable)
 | 
    
        | Clemency Fee | $15 if needed | 
    
        | Graduation Fee | $45 | 
    
        | Application Fee | $30 | 
    
        | Estimated Additional Program Expenses | 
    
        | Application Fee, OTACAS | $25 | 
    
        | Online Program Management System, Exxat | $258 | 
    
        | Background Check | $100 | 
    
        | Books | $800 per semester | $1,600 | 
    
        | NBCOT Exam | $555 after graduation | $555 | 
    
        | OTAKE Practice Exam | $20 | 
    
        | Scrubs and Nametag | $60 | 
    
        | AOTA Student Membership | $78 | 
    
        | AROTA Student Membership | $20 | 
    
        | SOTA Student Membership | $25 | 
    
        | Liability Insurance | $50 | 
    
        | BLS Course | $75 | 
    
        | CPR Certification | $35 | 
    
        | Physical Exam/TB Skin Test | $25 | 
    
        | TB Mask Fitting | $20 | 
    
        | Composite Class Photo | $20 | 
    
        | Lab Supplies | 
    
        | 12 inch clear plastic goniometer | $7-10 | $7-10 | 
    
        | 6 inch clear plastic goniometer | $5-7 | $5-7 | 
    
        | Cotton gait belt with clasp | $8-10 | $8-10 | 
    
        | 60 inch retractable pocket tape measure | $6-10 | $6-10 | 
    
        | Total Program Cost (Cost is based on in-state tuition and does not include housing or meal plans)
 | $16,562 | 
    
        | Vaccinations | 
    
        | MMR (must submit with A-State application. Student should already have these vaccinations
            prior to entry into the program. Available at the Craighead County Health Department.) | Call health dept for $ | 
    
        | TDAP (Needed every 10 years. May or may not be an expense depending on when student
            received last vaccination. Available at the Craighead County Health Department.) | Call health dept for $ | 
    
        | Hepatitis B: 3 dose series (Must have prior to entering the program. May not be an
            expense if the student has already had the series. Available at the Craighead County Health Department.) | Call health dept for $ | 
    
        | Housing(Students are not required to live on campus but campus housing is available during
                the program.) | 
    
        | Housing Average: Housing costs are based on an average of available on-campus housing. View housing costs
 | $3,505 per semester for 3 semesters | $10,515 | 
    
        | Meal Plans(Students in the program are not required to purchase a meal plan but meal plans
                are available for both on-campus and commuting students) | 
    
        | Meal Plan Average: Cost is based on an average of all available meal plans. View meal plan costs
 | $2,264 per semester for 2 semesters | $4,528 | 
    
        | Total Program Cost with Housing & Meal Plan (Total is based off of in-state tuition and average cost for housing and
                meal plans. This cost will vary based on selected housing and meal plan)
 | $31,605 | 
    Transportation and Fieldwork Education
    Students in the program are responsible for living expenses, transportation, and other costs related to fieldwork
    education experiences. Additional information regarding costs is provided to students as fieldwork experiences are
    established by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.