The Genesee Valley BOCES School of Practical Nursing Program is a Full-Time 1200-clock-hour program accredited by the New York State Board of Nursing. This nonpareil program is designed and committed to maintaining high standards that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for employment within the healthcare system. Supervised clinical experiences will be provided in area hospitals and long-term care facilities. 

Candidates chosen for admission into the Practical Nursing program will complete two semesters of study. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National League for Nursing Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). HEGIS CODE 5209.20

Upcoming LPN Classes

LPN classes are held Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Fridays are reserved for remediation and lab/clinical overflow when needed.  Clinical days and times may vary including day or evening hours. Students must be available from 6am – 11pm on Clinical days.

Batavia: Accepting Applications January 2025 - May 30,2025. NEW Class Start Fall 2025.  **TEST NOW – SPOTS FILL FAST**

Rochester Tech Park in Gates: Applications Closed for May 2025 Class. Application will open Summer 2025 for the Spring 2026 class.

Mount Morris: Open Application. This location will only be utilized when the required number of accepted applicants have been received.

Genesee Valley BOCES Practical Nursing Program selects students based on their potential for success, as demonstrated by their academic abilities, preparation, and personal qualities. Admission is determined based on the Admission’s Matrix which includes; a review of applicant’s credentials, scores of pre-entrance test scores (TEAS®), short answer responses on application and professional interview. We are committed to a fair and inclusive selection process, ensuring that all applicants are considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, or political affiliation.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the Practical Nursing program is highly competitive. Applicants 18-years and older may apply. Applications are processed ONLY after all admission requirements have been satisfied. To be considered for admission, applicants must complete ALL items outlined on the Admission Process & Checklist below. 

Selecting Candidates

The Admissions Committee will review candidates’ applications and rank applicants, based on the Admissions Matrix. Based on the student's ranking and available space, offers of admission will be made to successful applicants. 

Please follow the steps below to submit your application for the GV BOCES LPN Program.  If you have any questions, please call (585) 344-7788. Please Note:  Due to some organizations’ processing requirements, some documentation may take time for you to obtain.  It is strongly advised to start requesting your documentation at the start of the application process.

IMPORTANT: All items must be completed for application to be processed 

Step 1: Review Admissions Matrix (Click Here)

Step 2: Register to take TEAS Online Proctored by ATI  and Pass entrance exam with minimal requirements as outlined in above matrix (Click Here)

Step 3: Submit your official ATI TEAS test transcripts, which will be electronically emailed to us when you select "Genesee Valley BOCES" as the school during registration and while taking the TEAS exam. 

Step 4: Submit your online application (Click Here)

Step 5: Submit a $75.00 non-refundable processing fee. Payment can be completed over the phone by credit card to our Business Office at 585-344-7704, or send a money order (no personal checks) payable to Genesee Valley BOCES.  Address noted below.

Step 6: Provide OFFICIAL High School Transcripts or equivalent (GED) via electronically to gferchen@gvboces.org or via postal service to address below.
For GED: We need to receive your GED transcript with grades and diploma. They should be mailed directly to us in a sealed envelope from Albany (this will cost you $10.00). You can call 518-474-5906 or go to NYSED.gov

Documentation and money orders can be sent to:

Genesee Valley BOCES
Attn: LPN Program
8250 State Street Road
Batavia, New York 14020

Applicants who complete all aspects of the admission process and meet the minimum admission criteria will be notified via email or phone by faculty to schedule you for a group professional interview. 

Additional information or inquiries of the status of your application can be directed to the admissions office at 585-344-7788.

Genesee Valley BOCES requires all applicants to complete the TEAS® exam as part of the admission process to the School of Practical Nursing. Please note that candidates must register and take the exam directly through ATI, as it is not administered at our facility.

The ATI TEAS Version 7 comprises of four content areas: reading, math, science, and English and language usage. The TEAS 7 contains 39 reading, 34 math, 44 science, and 33 English and language usage scored items. The table below displays the breakdown of each content area into sub-content areas and the number of questions in each category as well as time limits. As seen in the table, there are 170 total items assessed on the ATI TEAS Version 7, which includes 150 scored items and 20 un-scored, pretest items.

On-line prep resources and packages are also available directly from ATI:  Go to atitesting.com; click on “TEAS” at the top of the page and then click on “Prep for Test”.  You will need to create an account to purchase products. You will need to enter the institution GENESEE VALLEY BOCES”.  You will not need a student ID.

ATI TEAS® Secrets:  The official TEAS® 7 resource, written specifically to address the needs of students preparing to take the TEAS® 7 (ISBN-10: 1516720008) can be purchased from amazon.com

ATI TEAS testing must be completed through ATI. Follow the directions outlined at How to Register for a TEAS at ATI Exam

Candidates will register and complete an ATI Remote Proctor-Nursing Exam.  The cost is $120.00. This includes one copy of your TEAS transcript that must be sent to Genesee Valley BOCES (be sure to list the school as the recipient).

All questions and technical issues regarding the ATI TEAS test must be directed to ATI.

** A non-refundable deposit of $175 is required upon completion of individual Financial Aid appointments to secure your seat in the class. Please be aware that failure to submit this deposit may result in your acceptance being rescinded. This deposit will be credited toward your Term 1 tuition balance

Our New York State HEGIS Code is 5209.20.

Practical Nursing students interested in applying for financial aid must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is recommended that students, spouses and/or parents use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, which can make the application process easier and faster.

Students and/or parents applying for financial aid must first obtain their Federal Student Aid ID, which will then enable the FAFSA to be signed electronically.  Go to FSAid.ed.gov through the link below for your FSA ID. This gives you access to your Federal Students Aid's online system and can serve as your legal signature.  At least one parent of a dependent student will be required to have an FSA ID to sign the FAFSA electronically.  Your FSA ID can be used to sign your FAFSA application electronically, make electronic corrections to your FAFSA, authorize the IRS data retrieval process, sign your master promissory note and (MPN) for direct loans electronically, complete your direct loan entrance counseling, and access your financial aid records.

• Apply for your Federal Student ID

• File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

To receive Federal Financial Aid (Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans) at Genesee Valley BOCES (GV BOCES), students must complete a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) each academic year.

You can complete a 2023-2024 FAFSA using the myStudentAid app.  Download the myStudentAid app in the Apple App Store or Google Play.  The myFAFSA component - which is used to complete the FAFSA form, is the app's featured function.

Students are required to attend a general financial aid orientation followed by an individual financial aid meeting where our staff will develop each individual financial aid plan (IFP). 

Helpful information concerning financial aid is available through the following links:

• Federal Pell Grant

• Check your Federal Direct Student Loan Balances

• Federal Direct Loan Information

• Complete your Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling

• Complete your Exit Counseling (upon Graduation or leaving our program)

Financial aid for LPN Program students is available for qualified candidates.  For more information, please click on the files below or visit the website noted below.

• StudentAid

If you have questions regarding financial aid, please contact John Cima, Lead Coordinator for Adult Education/FAA, at (585) 344-7720 or email the Lead Coordinator.

Potential Funding Sources For LPN Students

Livingston County
Livingston County Office of Workforce Development
Government Center, Geneseo, NY
(585) 243-7047

Wyoming County
Wyoming County Community Action
Route 20A, Perry Center, NY
(585) 237-2066
Beth Caton, Mark Wright

Genesee County
Genesee County Job Development Bureau
East Main St., Batavia, NY (585)344-2042

Orleans County
Orleans County Job Development Bureau
458 West Avenue, Albion, NY
(585) 589-5335

Monroe County
Rochester Works
255 N. Goodman St., Rochester, NY (585) 258-3500

All Counties
Western New York R-AHEC
Rural Area Health Education Center
20 Duncan Street, Warsaw, NY (585) 786-6275
Jennifer Cooke, Cindy Bennion

Additional Funding Sources

Veterans Programs

Honorably discharged veterans who served more than 181 days of active service may be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits. Eligible veterans can be full-time or part-time students and can receive up to thirty-six months of entitlement.

Dependents of veterans who are deceased or 100% disabled due to military service, may be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs Assistance for up to forty-five months. The student must be between 18 and 26 years of age. Selected reservists and National Guardsmen, who enlist for six years or more, may be eligible for educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. www.gibill.va.gov

Workforce Development Programs

Training services are available to eligible individuals who have not been able to obtain or keep employment and have met the requirements of their local Workforce Development Office for services.  Individual Training Accounts are established to finance training based upon the individual’s choice of selected training programs. labor.ny.gov/career-center-locator

ACCES-VR, Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (formerly VESID)

ACCES-VR, within the New York State Education Department, promotes the development of students with disabilities to be lifelong learners. ACCES-VR provides funds to students who have significant disabilities and who need training to meet their employment goals as agreed upon with the rehabilitation counselors for the agency.  Funding is provided based on income and severity of need of education. www.acces.nysed.gov/

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Many local healthcare facilities and unions provide financial assistance for tuition and educational expenses.  For information regarding tuition reimbursement, you will need to contact your employer, as tuition reimbursement policies vary dramatically from each location. The best place to start is the facility’s Human Resources Department. Students are responsible for payment of all tuition and fees and for submission of documentation to their employer for any applicable reimbursement.

Scholarship Searches

The best way to search for private scholarships is to use a personalized search that compares your background with a database of awards that fit your profile.  The following list of free scholarship search sites is updated constantly, offering the most current, relevant, and accurate college scholarship opportunities.  Visit these websites, create a profile, and get personalized information on college scholarships and grants that match you:

Fast Web
Big Future
Scholarships.com

*Please contact one of these agencies as soon as possible to be considered for possible funding.

The College Navigator

The College Navigator website was developed by the Department of Education as a consumer tool for students and their families.

Genesee Valley BOCES’ Navigator profile provides institutional data pertaining to our Licensed Practical Nursing program, including retention and graduation rates, the price of attendance, student aid availability, campus safety, and accreditation.

Students may search for additional institutions that meet various criteria and compare results from up to four institutions.

The College Navigator website

Net Price calculator

Click the link below to access Genesee Valley BOCES’ Navigator profile.

Net Price Calculator

Students choosing to withdraw totally from school after beginning attendance for any enrollment period must notify the Program Coordinator of their intent to withdraw from school in writing.

Calculation of tuition liability and financial aid eligibility will be calculated from the student’s last day of documented attendance.

Return of Title IV Financial Aid (R2T4)

Federal financial aid recipients who are terminated or voluntarily withdraw from the School of Practical Nursing before completing more than 60 percent of their enrollment period, are subject to a proration of any federal aid (Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans) awarded. The percentage of earned aid is calculated by the number of clock hours scheduled as of the student’s Last Date of attendance (according to the official school attendance records), divided by the total number of clock hours during the enrollment period.

Once the student has completed more than 60 percent of their enrollment period, he/she has earned all of the federal financial aid to which they were entitled.

Genesee Valley BOCES takes all or a portion of the student’s earned federal financial aid to pay any outstanding charges that remain on their school account.  In accordance with federal regulations, any unearned federal financial aid funds determined in the R2T4 calculation are returned (within 45 days of the student’s withdrawal date) in the following order, if applicable: 

1. Federal Direct Loan, Unsubsidized

2. Federal Direct Loan, Subsidized

3. Federal Direct Loan, PLUS

4. Federal Pell Grant

5. Other state, private, and institutional aid

6. Student

Students who withdraw or are terminated prior to the completion of any enrollment period may be eligible for a tuition refund for the term they withdraw, excluding the non-refundable tuition deposit. Refunds will be issued according to the following schedule.

Important Notes:

• Refunds will be processed based on the total hours completed, as recorded by the program’s attendance logs.

• All refund requests must be submitted in writing.

• Federal financial aid recipients who are terminated or voluntarily withdraw from before completing more than 60% of their enrollment period, are subject to a proration of any federal aid (Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans) awarded.

Please contact the program office for further assistance regarding the refund process. 

Genesee Valley BOCES
8250 State Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 344-7788
Email: gferchen@gvboces.org