ATTENTION!! Starting May 2026, a recency requirement for science coursework is being implemented and science courses cannot by older than 7 years at time of application. THIS POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE LVN TO RN PROGRAM.

2025 LVN TO RN (ACCELERATED RN) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS  

For important dates, eligibility requirements, TEAS information, required form, and step-by-step instructions to apply to the LVN to RN program, please read the application instructions. 

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Financial aid and scholarships are available for nursing students.  In order to meet college deadlines, applicants should apply for financial aid and/or scholarships. See deadlines below.

FAFSA and CADAA applications are available starting October 1 through June 30. You must submit FAFSA or CADAA by   March 3 to apply for a Cal Grant and/or Cuesta Scholarships. You can still submit FAFSA or CADAA after March 3 to apply for other types of aid.

Deadline to submit Scholarship applications is March 3, 2025 for the 2025-2026

IMPORTANT: Although completing a FAFSA or CADAA is not required to submit a scholarship application, we HIGHLY encourage you to submit a financial aid application because some scholarships are based on need.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from Cuesta`s Financial Aid website.
Complete a 188bet.com Scholarship application on Cuesta`s Financial Aid website.

TEAS TESTING

The Cuesta nursing department offers complimentary TEAS testing for students applying to the Cuesta RN program. Starting in June 2025 you will find the July 2025 test dates and the link to register for the TEAS test on this webpage. 

For more TEAS testing information, see current application instructions.

Helpful links:

Nursing Programs: For questions about the nursing programs or the nursing application process  contact Brita Blue at:  brita_blue@cuesta.edu  or (805)592-9426
Counseling Department: Schedule an appointment with the Nursing & Allied Health counselor, Lisa Wearda, for questions regarding program eligibility, prerequisites, course evaluations, and academic planning.

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