CAAN Academy of Nursing
4747 Lincoln Mall Drive
Suite 420
Matteson, IL 60443
Suite 420
Matteson, IL 60443
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https://www.caanacademy.org| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 7089831645 |
| Contact person name | Cathyrn Sills |
| Contact person title | Program Director |
| Contact person e-mail | Find more information on this website |
| Contact person phone | 7089831645 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Nursing: LPN & LPN-RN, ADN Programs |
| Date founded | 2007 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate of completion |
| School accreditation |
National Accreditation by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) for both programs (PN & ADN) & Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for our LPN-RN, ADN program |
| Specialized accreditation | Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) |
| Specialized licensure | Licensing: Village of Matteson Business license for Operation; Matteson, IL |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | Our Practical Nursing (PN) Program is WIOA Approved |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Homewood, IL is the closest metropolitan area. |
| Population of city the school is in | 18, 664 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 1.4miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Matteson, IL township offers Pace Bus, Metra Train, and local taxi transportation. |
| Student parking on campus | Student parking is available. There is no cost for using parking lot. |
| Campus size | The school is 3,523 square feet. |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm, |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Antrell Outlaw Financial Director 708.983.1645 mailto:AOutlaw@CAANAcademy.org |
| Additional information | None |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 2 |
| Number of full time, female students | 27 |
| Total number of full time students | 29 |
| Number of part time, male students | 1 |
| Number of part time, female students | 32 |
| Total number of part-time students | 33 |
| Total number of male students | 3 |
| Total number of female students | 59 |
| Total number of students | 62 |
| Other enrollment information | As of 3/27/2026 CAAN Academy has a grand total of 62 Students: 33 LPN-RN, ADN students and 29 LPN students. |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 100% |
| Hispanic | Less than 1% |
| White | Less than 1% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 0% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Other racial-ethnic background information | None. |
| Percentage of students from out of state | Less than 1% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 2; Illinois & Indiana |
| Other out-of-state student information | We have a total of 3 students who reside in Indiana. |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Other international student information | 0 |
| Other age of student information | 0.08% of our students are under 25 years of age: 5 out of 62 students |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 100% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Licensed Practical Nurse Program: $24,475 LPN-RN, ADN Program: 32, 530 |
| Tuition refund policy |
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY I. Application-registration fees of $35.00 will be charged at initial enrollment and non-refundable. II. Deposits or down payments will be applied to tuition payment. III. CAAN will mail to the student a written acknowledgment of the student’s written request for cancellation or withdrawal within 15 calendar days of the postmarked date of notification and/or appropriate refund. IV. A student must give notice of cancellation to the school in writing. All student refunds shall be made by the school within 30 calendar days from the date of written receipt of the student’s cancellation. V. The unexplained absences of a student from school for more than 3 consecutive school days including any academically related activity shall constitute constructive notice of cancellation to the school. For purposes of cancellation the date shall be the last day of attendance. VI. CAAN shall refund all monies paid to it under any of the following circumstances: a. The school did not provide the prospective student with a copy of the student’s valid enrollment agreement and a current catalog or bulletin. b. The school cancels or discontinues the course of instruction in which the student has enrolled; and c. The school fails to conduct classes on days or times scheduled, detrimentally affecting the student. |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Taquala Shack |
| Financial aid contact title | Financial Aid Advisor |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 708.983.1645 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | None |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA, Statement of Educational Purpose, Borrower's Rights & Responsibilities, FERPA, Authorization to hold Credit Balance, Award Letter, and Gainful enrollment Disclosure. |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | Continuous |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants |
Award Letters are given in person during Financial Aid Counseling, prior to the start of the program. |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024 - 2025 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 58% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $6,385 |
| Grant from the school | $0 |
| Grant from state government | 9% |
| Grant from federal government | $3,569 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | 0% |
| Grant from the school | 0% |
| Grant from federal government | $7,077 |
| Other proprietary school aid information | N/A |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 77% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $12, 427 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Cathyrn Sills |
| Admissions contact title | Program Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 708.983.1645 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Our LPN & LPN-RN, ADN Programs are not open admissions. Students must meet the admission requirements to be eligible for acceptance into the programs. |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | n/a |
| Other information about entrance difficulty | n/a |
| Number of male applicants | 14 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 8 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 7 |
| Number of female applicants | 90 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 83 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 81 |
| Total number of applicants | 104 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 91 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 88 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Required high school courses |
CAAN Academy allow prerequisite courses from High School graduates applying within 2 yrs of graduation: 2 English 2 Math ( 1 algebra) 2 Science (1 Chemistry, 1 Biology) Basic Computer Course |
| Postsecondary education |
Prerequisite courses required (post secondary education) applies to all applicants: English 101 Math 90 and up / ADN Program - College Level Math required Psychology 101 Anatomy & Physiology I (A&PI) Medical Terminology Basic Computer Science course |
| Other education requirements for admission |
CAAN Academy allows proficiency exams for those who are CNA's or Medical Assistants who do not have the Medical Terminology course and Basic Computer Science course. For the LPN-RN, ADN program, LPNs who do not have a medical terminology course can take a proficiency exam to obtain credit for the course. |
| Admission is available | CAAN Academy does not have a set term to enroll each year. The school open enrollment 2 to 3 times a year. |
| Application deadline | Continuous. |
| Other information about applying | I.e. In 2025 CAAN enrolled for Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall term. This year in 2026, CAAN has open enrollment for Spring, Summer and Winter term. CAAN Academy's enrollment dates are based on graduating cohorts due to capacity limits. |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee |
LPN Application - $60 LPN-RN, ADN - $180 |
| Application fee waived | Grant funded students |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.5 GPA |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for some students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| Required exams |
Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE Test) English & Math minimum score 12.0 TEAS Test for RN program: 66.1% score needed |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.75 |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Antrell Outlaw |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Vice President/Financial Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog |
Antrell Outlaw Financial Director |
| Academic calendar | Yearly |
| Grading system | Letter Grades - PN program/GPA RN program |
| Number of faculty on campus | 16 |
| Student faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 18 |
| Laboratory | Lab & Clinical - 10:1 (Student to teacher ratio) |
| Discussion | 10:1 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Other attendance options | N/A |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Other computing info | CAAN has computers available in the classroom. There is no separate room (lab) designated for computers. |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Interactive TV | Yes |
| Information about other special programs | CAAN Academy's nursing students use Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) for an online interactive learning tool and ZOOM for students who are impacted by illnesses such COVID 19 so they can continue to attend classes via virtual. |
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| Housing contact person | N/A |
| Feature | Note |
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| Academic advising | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Placement testing | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Administration Department |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 708.983.1645 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other campus security | CAAN does not maintain an on-campus student housing facility; we are a commuter campus. CAAN Academy seeks to maintain a safe environment, free from aggression and violence for its students and staff. Students who are witnesses to or victims of a crime should immediately report the incident to local law enforcement; Matteson Police Department. Local crime statistics can be found at www.villageofmatteson.org. |
| Feature | Note |
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| Career contact person | Administration Department |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 708.983.1645 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Other career services |
CAAN Academy has an Professional Development component implemented in our Practical Nursing & ADN Programs. We provide all students within the program information regarding employment opportunities via email notification and postings on the classroom Information/Job boards. |