Michigan's community college LPN programs often have waitlists of 12+ months. But several private schools offer no-waitlist enrollment with multiple start dates per year. Hondros College of Nursing (Southfield, near Detroit) and Dorsey Schools (multiple Michigan locations) both accept students on a rolling basis. The tradeoff is familiar: private schools cost $15,000–$25,000 vs $5,000–$10,000 at community colleges. But if the waitlist costs you a year of LPN salary ($48,000+), the math often favors starting sooner.
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Southfield (Detroit metro) — ~$18,000–$22,000
No waitlist. 4 start dates/year. Day and evening programs. 12-month completion. Located in the Detroit metro — Michigan's largest healthcare market with Henry Ford Health, Beaumont/Corewell, and DMC partnerships.
Madison Heights / Waterford / Wayne / Saginaw — ~$15,000–$20,000
Multiple Michigan locations. Rolling admissions. Day programs available. Practical nursing diploma. Financial aid accepted.
Warren (Detroit metro) — ~$5,000–$8,000
Strong program in the north Detroit suburbs. Competitive admissions. Pell eligible.
Grand Rapids — ~$5,000–$8,000
West Michigan's primary healthcare hub. Spectrum Health/Corewell clinical partnerships.
Livonia (Detroit metro) — ~$6,000–$9,000
Western Detroit suburbs. Strong nursing program reputation. Competitive admissions.
Federal Pell Grant — Up to $7,395. Covers most CC tuition, reduces private school costs significantly.
Michigan Tuition Grant — State need-based aid for private school students.
Michigan Reconnect — Free community college tuition for adults 25+ without a degree. Similar to Tennessee Reconnect.
WIOA — Contact Michigan Works! career centers.
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