Enrollment Steps and Requirements for CNA Program:

PLEASE NOTE: All registration packets and CASAS scores must be completed and submitted by the due date*

  1. CASAS Assessment (Entrance Exam)
    1. The CASAS is a FREE assessment and you must register to take it.
      1. CASAS is only given at the following Campuses:
        1. Corinth, Flower Mound, Gainesville, Bowie or Graham Campuses
        2. A minimum score of 240 on Reading and 230 on math is required to register for any Allied Health Non-Credit program
      2. You may go ahead and submit your registration packet but you must register for the CASAS in order to be considered for the program of your choice. The following are the links to get registered for the CASAS. It is first come, first serve and test dates fill up quickly. If you are a no show, you will need to re-register for a new test date.
        1. Corinth - www.registerblast.com/nctcorinth
        2. Flower Mound - www.registerblast.com/nctcflower
        3. Gainesville - www.registerblast.com/nctcgainesville
        4. Bowie - www.registerblast.com/nctcbowie
        5. Graham - www.registerblast.com/nctcgraham
    2. A passing score from the TSIA2, ATI-TEAS or HESI exams may be substituted for the CASAS if you have taken it within the past year.
      1. TSIA2 score of 950 or above
      2. TEAS score of above 65%
      3. HESI Cumulative Score of 75% or above
    3. The Allied Health Department will verify your score with the Testing Service Center
    4. You may repeat the CASAS exam one time if you do not achieve appropriate scores for entrance into the program.
    5. CASAS scores are good for 6 months from the date of assessment-if you have taken and passed the CASAS within a 6 month period of enrollment, you will not need to take the exam again.
    1. You can go to the CASAS website to find information on practice tests, content, etc. at CASAS.org or click on the link provided on our webpage under the CASAS link.
    2. You can also find CASAS Prep study guides on Amazon.com
  1. Complete the NCTC Allied Health Registration Packet online by completing the Allied Health Program Application on the right of this page. Please complete the entire application and upload required documents:
    1. CASAS report with scores
    2. High School diploma/GED (CNA applicants may be exempt if dual credit applicant)
  2. Once completed click on Submit Application. Your application will be submitted.

 

Supporting Documentation and Records:

Once accepted into the program, you will receive via email an acceptance packet with information on specifics such as how to set up an account with SurPath, upload your immunization records, physical exam, health insurance, CPR card, and any other requirements for your program.

 

CNA Registration File Completed:

Upon acceptance, your registration form will be sent to the Admissions office for final processing and official enrollment into the program. Once enrolled, you will receive an email from Admissions letting you know that you are officially enrolled in the classes.

 

Payment of class tuition:

  1. Federal Financial Assistance-There is NO FAFSA available for CNA programs and will need to be paid prior to class start unless you have contacted the NCTC Business office for assistance on how to pay for your class.
  2. Tuition can only be paid after receiving the Admissions email of official enrollment. Please note that this email may arrive after the enrollment period deadline date but prior to class start.
  3. Contact the NCTC Business office for assistance on your tuition, payments, etc. You can contact either of the following campus business offices:

Gainesville Campus
1525 W. California St., Gainesville, Texas 76240, (940) 668-4200

Corinth Campus
1500 North Corinth St., Corinth, Texas 76208, (940) 498-6255

Flower Mound Campus
1200 Parker Square, Flower Mound, Texas 75028, (972) 899-8400

online at NCTC Business Office

 

North Central Texas College: Division of Health Sciences-Allied Health Programs

Leo and Mabel Scott Health Science Center-Bldg 2400
1525 W. California Street
Gainesville, Texas 76240
( 940) 668-3391

cna@nctc.edu

 

Current Application Deadlines:

Fall 2024 Admission: Opens 6/10/24 through 8/25/2024

Spring 2025 Admission: Opens 9/16/24 through 12/6/2024

Summer 2025 Admission: Opens 2/10/2025 through 5/2/2025