Pennsylvania requires 1,440 clinical hours for LPN programs — among the highest in the country. That's a 15–18 month commitment on a full-time schedule. For working adults, parents, or anyone who can't quit their job to attend class Monday through Friday, evening and weekend programs are the only viable path. Several Pennsylvania schools offer exactly this: HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College) has evening cohorts, Fortis Institute runs day and evening tracks, and career centers across the state offer part-time schedules that stretch the program to 18–24 months but keep you employed the entire time.
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Pennsylvania's 1,440-hour requirement is about 100 hours more than the national average and 440 hours more than Texas requires. This isn't a bad thing — PA-trained LPNs graduate with more clinical experience than most. But it means program selection is really about scheduling, not just cost.
Harrisburg / Lancaster / Lebanon / York — ~$8,000–$12,000
Evening cohorts available. Multiple campus locations across central PA. Strong clinical partnerships with UPMC Pinnacle and WellSpan Health. Pell Grant eligible. One of the most affordable options in the state with flexible scheduling.
Scranton / Erie / Forty Fort — ~$18,000–$22,000
Day and evening tracks with multiple start dates per year. No waitlist. Private school pricing but faster enrollment than community colleges. Campuses in northeast and northwest PA.
Scranton — ~$12,000–$15,000
Part-time evening program stretching to 18–20 months. Designed specifically for working adults. Northeast PA healthcare market access.
Lancaster — ~$14,000–$16,000
Adult practical nursing program with flexible scheduling. Lancaster General Hospital / Penn Medicine clinical partnerships. Strong Amish Country healthcare demand.
Pittsburgh / Lester (Philly suburbs) — ~$20,000–$25,000
Day and evening programs in both major PA metros. Multiple start dates. Higher cost but convenient for urban students who need scheduling flexibility.
Federal Pell Grant — Up to $7,395/year. Covers most HACC tuition.
PA State Grant (PHEAA) — Need-based state aid through the PA Higher Education Assistance Agency. Apply via FAFSA.
WIOA Workforce Grants — Contact PA CareerLink for training grants.
VA / GI Bill — Philadelphia Navy Yard, Tobyhanna Army Depot, Carlisle Barracks. All programs accept GI Bill.
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