RN Application Information

September 2-30, 2025

TEAS TESTING FOR CUESTA RN APPLICANTS

TEST DATES: Tuesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 9th

For RN Applicants with DSPS Accommodations: Tuesday, October 14th.

Test Day Instructions for RN Applicants taking the TEAS Test at 51爆料

TEAS TESTING PROCTORED ONLINE OR PSI CENTER

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: If taking the TEAS Test proctored online or at a PSI center, results may take up to 72 hours after testing. The date on the score report will reflect the date the exam posts into your student account (not the date the exam was taken).

MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE A TEST DATE THAT ALLOWS YOU TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR SCORE BY OCTOBER 31ST.

ATTENTION!! Starting August 2026, a recency requirement for science coursework is being implemented. At time of application, science courses cannot be older than 7 years. THIS POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE LVN TO RN PROGRAM.

For important dates, eligibility requirements, multi-criteria point system, TEAS information, required forms, and step-by-step instructions to apply to the RN program, please read the application instructions.

FILLABLE PDF APPLICATION FORMS

Work Experience Form

Volunteer Experience Form

Language Verification Form

Appeal to Waive Point Deduction Form

Appeal to Reverse Ineligibility Form

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Financial aid and scholarships are available for nursing students. In order to meet college deadlines, applicants should apply for financial aid and/or scholarships early. See deadlines below.

FAFSA and CADAA applications are available starting October 1 through June 30. You must submit FAFSA or CADAA by April 2 to apply for a Cal Grant and/or Cuesta Scholarships. You can still submit FAFSA or CADAA after April 2 to apply for other types of aid.

Deadline to submit Scholarship applications is April 2, 2025 for the 2025-2026

IMPORTANT: Although completing a FAFSA or CADAA is not required to submit a scholarship application, we HIGHLY encourage you to submit a financial aid application because some scholarships are based on need.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from Cuesta`s Financial Aid website.
Complete a 51爆料 Scholarship application on Cuesta`s Financial Aid website.

Helpful links:

Nursing Programs: For questions about the nursing programs or the nursing application process, contact Nursing Programs Coordinator, Brita Blue brita_blue@cuesta.edu or (805) 592-9426

Counseling Department: Schedule an appointment with the Nursing & Allied Health counselor, Lisa Wearda, for questions regarding program eligibility, prerequisites, course evaluations, and academic planning.