Tuition & Fees

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AAA Career Institute is committed to providing accessible, workforce-focused education that prepares students for success as Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs). Our hybrid Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) combines online learning, hands-on skills training, and supervised clinical experience to prepare graduates for the Texas Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation. 

Program Tuition: $795

Student Fees: $200

Total Program Cost: $995

• Application/Enrollment Fees: $200
• Enrollment Deposit: $295 (due at registration) 
• Remaining Balance: $500 (due on or before the first day of the Skills Assessment Class) 

Note: Students must satisfy all financial obligations before receiving a Certificate of Completion or becoming eligible for program completion exam and documentation.

Your tuition includes:

• Two instructor-led Skills Assessment Classes (16 hours) 
• Supervised Clinical Training (40 hours) 
• Experienced nurse instructors 
• Clinical rotation with an approved clinical instructor, mentor, or preceptor 
• Skills laboratory instruction and competency validation 
• Access to online remediation modules (Relias, Canvas, or other approved learning platform) 
• One (1) Texas Nurse Aide Competency Examination voucher (Prometric) 
• Skills competency checklists 
• Course handouts 
• Certificate of Completion (upon successful completion of all program requirements)

Students are responsible for obtaining the following items before beginning the Skills Assessment Class and/or clinical training:

• Navy blue scrub uniform 
• Closed-toe, closed-heel, non-slip work shoes (no sandals, clogs, canvas shoes, or open-toe footwear) 
• Watch with a second hand or digital seconds display 
• Stethoscope 
• Manual blood pressure cuff 
• Gait belt (if not provided during training) 
• Notebook or 2–3 inch three-ring binder 
• Notebook paper 
• #2 pencils 
• Black ink pens 
• Highlighter 
• Reliable computer or laptop with internet access 
• Current CPR certification
• Background check and drug screening (as required through Complio) 
• Tuberculosis screening and immunization documentation 
• Any additional personal items required by the assigned clinical facility

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements before enrollment:

• Complete the Pre-Enrollment Student Meeting. 
• Submit the required Applicant Intake Form and Program Application. 
• Pay the required $200 application/enrollment fee and $295 enrollment deposit and complete the Enrollment Agreement. 
• Be at least 18 years of age. 
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely complete the program. 
• Have reliable access to a computer and internet to complete the required 60-hour HHSC Computer-Based NATCEP online coursework. 
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely perform the essential duties of a nurse aide, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Provide required health documentation, including current tuberculosis screening and immunization records, as required by the assigned clinical facility. 
• Successfully complete all required Complio compliance requirements, including background screening and drug testing. 
• Not be listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry with a revoked certification. 
• Not be listed as unemployable on the Texas Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR). 
• Meet all eligibility requirements established by Texas Health and Human Services and the assigned clinical training facility.