Each prospective student must complete requirements for admission to Lincoln University.

Lincoln University First Steps

Deadline for August admission to the Fort Leonard Wood program is April 1.  All admission criteria must be met by this date.

Admission to the Nursing program is based upon:

• HESI A2 with a minimum composite score of 70% in the following areas – basic math, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, grammar and A&P within five years of application OR Minimum ACT composite of 19 within five years of application
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  • HESI A2 Prometric Test Center Regulations
• Completion of General Biology with lab.
• Completion of pre-requisite nursing courses with a GPA of 2.75 in ENG 101 Composition & Rhetoric I, PSY 101 General Psychology, BIO 208 Human Anatomy & Physiology, and BIO 209 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab.
• Have taken MAT 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher or taken the math placement.
• Completion of nursing school application.
• Three letters of reference on forms provided- Reference Letter 
• Official transcripts from all previous schools attended after high school/GED.
• LPNs must submit official transcripts and one reference letter from LPN school.
• Good academic & non-academic standing.

Tuition

View FLW Program Tuition and Fees

Lab fees are assessed for each nursing and science lab course in addition to tuition.
$173.94* per semester technology fee will be applied to all Fort Leonard Wood classes.

In addition to tuition and laboratory fees, the student should anticipate spending approximately $2,000 to $3,000 for the following expenditures:

• Textbooks
• Complete uniforms
• Stethoscope
• Watch with second hand
• Bandage scissors
• Graduation fees
• Graduation pin
• State Board Exam fee
• Pre-admission health screening
• Drug testing
• Federal and State background checks

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus and for clinical experiences.

Financial Aid

Information regarding financial aid is available through the Lincoln University, Fort Leonard Wood Office 573-329-5160 or email flw@lincolnu.edu

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Pre-registration:  Pre-registration is for current Lincoln University students in good standing. Contact the Fort Leonard Wood Campus office at 573-329-5160 to schedule a registration/advisement appointment.

Registration: New students to Lincoln University may register during regular registration. Contact the Fort Leonard Wood Campus office at 573-329-5160 to schedule a registration/advisement appointment.

Payment:  Registration must be secured by paying in full or making appropriate payment arrangements by the due dates (See Academic Calendar). Schedules may be cancelled if payment isn't made and the University concludes such action is appropriate.

Note: You are required to withdraw from all classes if you decide not to attend. Failure to do so may result in you being held fully responsible for all charges to your student account.

Financial Aid:  Applications for Pell Grants and Student Loans should be processed BEFORE registration. Promissory notes are now completed online. (Note: Your User ID is your Lincoln University Datatel ID number.)  Please contact the Fort Leonard Wood Campus Office at 573-329-5160 or flw@lincolnu.edu for more information on financial aid and/or payment plans. 

Soldiers:  All Active Duty Army and Army Reserve soldiers requesting tuition assistance must register through the GoArmyEd portal. You can access the portal from this website:  http://www.goarmyed.com/.  Before requesting classes through the GoArmyEd portal, students must see a Lincoln University nursing advisor to set up a degree plan for nursing course work. Contact the Fort Leonard Wood Campus Office at 573-329-5160 or flw@lincolnu.edu for an appointment.
 

Academic Advising:  PRE-nursing students are assigned an academic advisor.  All students seeking admission to the Fort Leonard Wood nursing program must meet regularly with their academic advisor to ensure they are progressing satisfactorily.