| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 773.506.2136 |
| Other sites |
3432 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60076 Phone: 224.233.1100 Toll Free: 877.908.9969 Fax: 224.233.1111 |
| Contact person name | Jenita P. Julian |
| Contact person title | President/Owner |
| Contact person e-mail |
mailto:jenita.julian@nwiht.edu mailto:presidentjen@gmail.com mailto:jenita_julian@hotmail.com |
| Contact person phone | 773.506.2136 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Practical nursing, patient care technician with computer applications, basic nursing assistant, allied health and general studies courses |
| Date founded | February 15, 2000 |
| Degrees offered | Various computer technology certificates; phlebotomy technician, pharmacy technician, EKG technician, patient care technician, basic nurse aide training, practical nursing program, and medical billing certificates |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education; Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Public Health, NCA-CASI (North Central Association, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement) ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) |
| Specialized accreditation | Illinois Center for Nursing for the Practical Nursing program, Illinois Department of Public Health to certify Basic Nursing Assistant training program students, National Health Career Association to certify Allied Health courses |
| Specialized licensure | Illinois Department of Public Health to certify Basic Nursing Assistant training program students; Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, under the Illinois Center for Nursing to provide license for practical nursing students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | POET, MOWD |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago Loop |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,695,598 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 8 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | CTA bus and Metra train (Red and Brown Lines) |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking |
| Campus size | 3-floor building with parking lot |
| County | Cook |
| School visit availability | Monday -Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM |
| Contact to set up school visit |
JENITA P. JULIAN 773.506.2136 mailto:jenita.julian@nwiht.edu |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 61 |
| Number of full time, female students | 260 |
| Total number of full time students | 321 |
| Number of part time, male students | 91 |
| Number of part time, female students | 225 |
| Total number of part-time students | 316 |
| Total number of male students | 152 |
| Total number of female students | 485 |
| Total number of students | 637 |
| Other enrollment information | This data covers the academic period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 10% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| 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 |
Middle Eastern - 2% This data represents enrollment period for the year 2011 |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 2% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 5 |
| Other out-of-state student information | Figures are based on best estimates only. |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 1 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) | Varies depending on course |
| Tuition refund policy | Yes; per Illinois State Board of Education's Private Business and Vocational Schools Act |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | 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 |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Title IV Federal funding, Sallie Mae loans; WIA/POET funding, GI Bill |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Elizabeth Guzman |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 877.908.9969 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | Online FAFSA, school's financial aid form, promissory note |
| Other requirements | Latest income tax forms, SS card and/or permanent residence card, bank statements |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | Continuous |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants | Continuous |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Other loan program information | Sallie Mae (Career Training Loan) |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Other need-based scholarship information | Other scholarship information includes WIA grant; Illinois Department of Public Health scholarship |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Jenita P. Julian |
| Admissions contact title | President |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 773.506.2136 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 877.908.9969 |
| Admissions office website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | All courses |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Required high school courses | English and math |
| Postsecondary education | General courses for the practical nursing program (Psychology for Healthcare Professionals, College English, Mathematics for Healthcare Professionals, Medical Terminology, Fundamentals of Computer) |
| Other education requirements for admission | Certified nursing assistant (must be in the healthcare worker registry of the Illinois Department of Public Health) for practical nursing program applicants |
| Admission is available | Continuous enrollment |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $50 for Allied Health courses; $100 for Practical Nursing program |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Recommended, but not required |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | Exclusive for Practical Nursing Program applicants only |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for some students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| Other application materials | Valid ID (driver's license or state ID) |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Other application requirements information | For international students, please contact Director of Admissions |
| Required exams | TABE - Test for Adult Basic Education for high school or G.E.D. graduates; ATI-TEAS for students enrolling in the Practical Nursing program |
| Recommended exams | Same as above |
| Other information about exams | Entrance exams are waived for students who are able to present college transcripts. |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.0 |
| Letters of recommendation | Exclusive for Practical Nursing Program applicants only, required for some students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Amy Vo |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Vice President of Operations |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Anthony Todd |
| Admissions contact title #3 | Interim Director of Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Pre-licensing training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | 773.506.2136 |
| Academic calendar | Continuous |
| Grading system | Letter grades |
| Number of faculty on campus | 30 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10 :1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture |
10 - Allied health courses 15 - General courses 20 - Practical nursing program |
| Laboratory | 10 |
| Discussion | 15 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Other computing info | Testing review for practical nursing students |
| Interactive TV | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Information about other special programs | Slide presentations; mandatory clinical practice for some courses, (optional) clinical externship for phlebotomy technician |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Other information about academic services | Testing review; certification exams |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Placement testing | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Jeanne Tanos Garcia |
| Accessibility contact title | Director of Student Services/Communications |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 877.908.9969, Ext 210 |
| Accessibility services website | Find more information on this website |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Accessibility services other | Disability ramp for wheelchair; chair lift for transport to the 1st floor, elevator from 1st floor to 2nd floor |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other groups who receive additional services | International students |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Other campus security | Security cameras |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Rachel Cruz |
| Career contact title | Career Services Officer |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 877.908.9969 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 90% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 90% |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |