Open enrollment, year-round. 5-minute application.
No SAT, ACT, or healthcare experience required. New cohorts start every 4 weeks. Below: the four-step admissions process, eligibility requirements, and answers to the questions we hear most often.
Four steps from application to first day.
Submit your application
5-minute online application. No fee. We ask about your background, target program, schedule preferences, and why you’re considering allied health.
Admissions advisor call
Within one business day, an admissions advisor reaches out to schedule a 30-minute conversation. We review program fit, financial aid options, and start date availability.
Enrollment paperwork
Once you’ve selected your program and start date, we send enrollment documents, financial aid applications (if applicable), and a welcome packet covering tech requirements and externship region.
Onboarding & orientation
Live virtual orientation the week before classes start. Meet your cohort, instructors, and externship advisor. Get your learning portal access and first-week schedule.
Requirements to enroll.
HCI is open enrollment. We don’t require SAT or ACT scores, healthcare experience, or a specific GPA. Here’s what we do require.
Always required
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer or laptop (no Chromebooks for clinical programs)
- Government-issued photo ID
- Background check & drug screen for clinical externships
Sometimes required
- Immunizations (clinical programs require MMR, Tdap, Hep B, flu)
- CPR/BLS certification before externship (we coordinate this)
- State residency proof (federal aid & in-state pricing)
- Prior education transcripts (for transfer credit only)
- English proficiency demonstration (for non-native speakers)
NOT required
- SAT or ACT scores
- Prior healthcare experience or volunteer hours
- Specific GPA from previous education
- Letters of recommendation
- Application essays
- In-person interviews
Special pathways
- Active military & veterans (VA benefits accepted)
- Recent high school graduates (concurrent enrollment)
- Career changers from outside healthcare
- International students with US work authorization
- Disability accommodations available
- Spanish-language tracks for select programs
Most-asked admissions questions.
If your question isn’t answered below, the admissions hotline at (555) 555-HCII has live humans Mon–Fri 8am–7pm CT.
How fast can I start?
New cohorts start every 4 weeks. From application to first day of class is typically 2–5 weeks depending on program, financial aid timing, and externship coordination.
What does HCI actually cost?
Tuition ranges from $4,800 (Home Healthcare Aide, 4 months) to $19,200 (Healthcare Administrator, 18 months). 87% of students qualify for some form of aid — federal, employer, or 0% in-house payment plans starting at $349/month. Full breakdown on the Tuition page.
Am I eligible for federal financial aid?
HCI is in active accreditation candidacy. Once full ABHES accreditation is granted, federal aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) will be available. In the interim, we offer scholarships, employer reimbursement coordination, and 0% in-house payment plans.
Where will my externship be?
HCI has 200+ partner facilities across all 50 states. We coordinate placement based on your home address — you’ll never have to relocate or commute more than 45 minutes for externship hours.
Can I work while in the program?
Yes. Most students do. Our online-first format and evening/weekend cohorts are designed specifically for working adults. The externship portion (last 4–8 weeks) requires more flexibility — we help you plan that with your employer.
What if I need to pause the program?
Life happens. HCI offers leave-of-absence options up to 6 months without re-enrollment fees. Your tuition credits and externship coordination resume where you left off when you return.
How long until I’m working in the field?
Most graduates are placed in entry-level roles within 30–90 days of completing their program — often with the same facility where they completed their externship. Career services continues helping you for the rest of your career.
Start your application.
5 minutes. No fee. An admissions advisor will reach out within one business day to walk you through next steps.