Step 1: Apply to NLTCC 

Submit your application online: 

Apply Here: NLTCC Online Application

Important: Beginning Spring 2027, a $20 non-refundable application fee applies to most credit and workforce applications. Some student groups may qualify for an exemption. 

Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid 

Completing the FAFSA is not required but is strongly encouraged each academic year to determine eligibility for grants, loans, scholarships, TOPS, and other financial aid.  

Visit the NLTCC Financial Aid page for more information. 

To understand more about how the application process works, check out How to Apply for Financial Aid. 

Step 3: Submit Entrance Test Scores 

Provide ACT or ACCUPLACER scores dated within the last five years. 

Subject	ACT	ACCUPLACER
Math	18	243 (QRAS)
English / Writing	17	241
Reading	20	250

If you do not have current test scores, contact your campus regarding testing dates. 

Step 4: Submit Official Transcripts 

High School or GED Transcript 

Must be received by NLTCC before the nursing packet deadline. Transcripts must be: 

Sent directly from the issuing institution, or 

Hand-delivered in a sealed envelope labeled "ATTN: Nursing Department" 

College Transcripts 

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges must be sent directly to NLTCC before the packet deadline. 

Important Notice 

Submitting a Nursing Entry Packet does not guarantee admission into the Practical Nursing Program. 

Step 1: Complete the Nursing Entry Packet 

Pick up a packet from your campus or download it below: 

Nursing Entry Packet

PN Physical Form

Required Documents 

Bring the following documents with your packet: 

☐ Unexpired physical driver’s license or state-issued photo ID with correct name and address (LA Wallet is not accepted). 

☐ Birth certificate with a raised seal. If it cannot be read or clearly copied, request a new certificate from your birth state. 

☐ Social Security card. 

☐ Completed physical form from a physician or nurse practitioner. 

☐ Current official immunization record (see requirements below). 

☐ TB skin test completed within the past year, with results documented as read by a healthcare provider. Testing is repeated annually. 

Additional Documents (If Applicable) 

☐ CPR certification (optional upon entry) 

☐ Nursing transfer students: Recommendation letter from the Coordinator or Dean of the previous nursing program 

☐ Arrest history documentation: Provide court records and arrest documentation for all arrests, including dismissed or expunged charges. Traffic citations such as speeding tickets do not need to be reported. 

Immunization Requirements 

Students must provide proof of: 

• Tdap (within the last 10 years) 
• MMR (two doses if born after 1957, or positive rubella titer) 
• Varicella (vaccination record or positive titer) 
• Hepatitis B (completed series, series in progress, or signed declination) 
• COVID-19 vaccination record (exemption forms available upon request) 

Step 2: Verify Your Transcripts 

Before submitting your nursing packet, confirm that all official transcripts have been received by NLTCC. 

Incomplete packets will not be accepted. 

Step 3: Submit Your Nursing Packet 

Bring all required documents and original records to one of the scheduled submission sessions below. 

Mansfield Campus 

• November 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 
• November 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 
• November 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 

Minden Campus 

• November 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. 
• November 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 

Shreveport Campus 

• November 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 
• November 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 

 

All packet materials must be submitted together. No incomplete packets will be accepted. 

Step 4: Register for Classes 

Meet with your Academic Advisor to schedule classes. 

Step 5: Pay Tuition or Set Up Payment Arrangements 

Payment options include: 

• Online payments 
• In-person payments 
• Check or money order 
• Installment payment plans 
• Financial aid (if eligible) 

Need Help? 

Contact your campus PN Coordinator: 

• Mansfield: [email protected] 
• Minden: [email protected] 
• Shreveport: [email protected]

Once admitted to the Practical Nursing Program, your PN Coordinator will contact you by email with additional instructions and next steps. These requirements include licensing and screening processes that involve student-paid fees. Students should be prepared for approximately $105-$115 in required costs, with exact amounts subject to change.  

 

Because these requirements are time-sensitive, students should monitor their email regularly and complete all required steps by the deadlines provided.