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LPN Program Application Process

CABOCES LPN Program Application Process

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Process

The following steps will need to be completed as part of the application process (anticipated 2026-2027 process start date is January 2026).

  1. Apply online at the link below or submit your completed paper application to Adult Education, c/o CABOCES, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760
  2. The application has been closed for 2025-2026; we expect to open the application for 2026-2027 in January 2026.
  • To request a paper application, please call us at (716) 376-8264.
  • Arrange to have an official High School transcript or High School Equivalency Transcript of GED®/TASC™ Test Scores sent directly to Adult Education, c/o CABOCES 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760 [do not send your transcripts until after you receive confirmation that we have received your application]
  • Take and pass the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills); see the FAQ below for what is considered a passing score by our institution.  NOTE: We offer these exams at our Olean and Belmont centers (dates/times will be listed in the FAQ below).  As of 3/28/25, TEAS tests must be scheduled to be taken at one of our centers.
  • Submit an Admission Essay (instructions for this essay will be emailed to applicants after they pass the TEAS test).
  • Complete a pre-admission interview (students will be contacted to schedule their interview after passing the TEAS test).

After completing these steps, we will let you know your status–accepted, wait-listed, or declined.

Next Steps

Once accepted into the program, students will have to complete the following to secure their spot.

  1. Apply for financial aid
  2. Submit a physical exam with required immunizations (the form will be mailed to applicants after they have been accepted).
  3. Obtain/Prove certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid (we will offer both of these courses in August 2026 for incoming students).
  4. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting are required of all students.  For more information, please click here: Background Clearances Instructions for Studentsopens WORD file (do not start this process until you receive your acceptance letter).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to take the TEAS exam?

Yes, all applicants must take a pre-entrance exam to be considered for acceptance. If you have already taken the TEAS exam, we require an official transcript of the results sent directly from ATI. Request transcripts from ATI by calling 1-800-667-7531opens phone dialer. Please note that we may not take the results of any TEAS exam taken after 3/28/25 if the TEAS was not taken at our facility.

What is on the TEAS exam?

The TEAS exam consists of four sections:

    • Reading: paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.
    • Math: whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion.
    • Science: science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, basic physical principles, and general science.
    • English and Language Usage: punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling.

How can I best prepare for taking the TEAS?

Visit www.atitesting.com. ATI offers review products: a study manual and an online assessment. The following are also helpful links:

Can I use a calculator on the TEAS?

Since the TEAS is online, the website provides a calculator to use.

How long will it take for me to get my TEAS scores?

Your results will be available online immediately after finishing the exam; whoever proctors your test will review these with you at the end of your test.  A formal report will need to be sent to us afterwards.

What is considered a passing score on the TEAS?

We look for a combined overall score of 55 on the TEAS exam to be considered for the program, or both a 50+ on the Math and a 60+ on the Reading.

Do I have to take the TEAS test at your facility?

Yes.  There has been a high level of fraud committed nationally with nursing entrance exams, and this is the best way to ensure that our applicants are the ones taking the test.  NOTE: If you took the TEAS test at another facility within the past 12 months, please share with us your score report, and we will contact the institution to verify; if you took it at home with an online proctor, we will not accept that test.

When can I take the TEAS test at your facility?

We offer the test at both our Olean Center and our Belmont Center.  Students should arrive no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start and should plan for 4 hours for the test.

If you are unable to make any of our scheduled exam dates, please contact us to discuss.

STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER MORE THAN 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE! NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

How do I register for the TEAS exam?
We will send each applicant the link to register once we have reviewed your application.  Students will use the ATI website to schedule and pay for the exam ($100); you may choose either location to test, but space is limited in each administration.

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