LPN Certificate Program Requirements

1. Prepare for and take the TEAS exam through ATI

TEAS scores must be officially received by Friday, January 2, 2026.

• If you are taking an exam remote proctored by ATI, please select ATI Remote Proctor - Nursing
• Be sure to give yourself enough time to submit your transcript. It can take up to 3 business days for your Official TEAS Transcript to be submitted to your institution. Please make sure to account for “submission time” when selecting a test date.

Admissions will ONLY be in contact after an official score of 54.7% or higher is received directly from the ATI site.

• Unofficial scores are not accepted; scores must be transferred through ATI to Goodwin U LPN.
• If you have previously taken the TEAS exam, scores are valid for 5 years
• Both the TEAS website and Study.com have great materials students can purchase to help you prep for the exam.

2. After passing the TEAS exam & transferring your score, an admissions officer will notify you that your score has been officially received from ATI.

Applicants who score 54.7% or higher on the TEAS exam are eligible to start the required prerequisite coursework for the LPN program.

Paperwork and forms

• Complete the general application to Goodwin University
  • If applicable: upload a copy of your transcripts from each college you attended (unofficial copies are fine to start the admissions process)
    • Official transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to Goodwin University (electronically or by mail).
  • Submit proof of high school completion (official high school or GED transcript)
    • High school diplomas: an admissions officer will provide you with a form to complete, authorizing Goodwin University to initiate a request for your high school transcript.
      • A hold will be placed on your student account if your high school/GED transcript is not received during your first semester.
      • Students who graduated from Caribbean high schools must submit their CXC exam results directly to Goodwin University.
      • GED transcripts: request your GED transcript be sent to Goodwin directly
    • For financial aid, we will need a 2025/2026 FAFSA on file.

3. Meet with an applicant advisor to discuss prerequisite courses

• We’ll schedule a 30-minute phone appointment with an applicant advisor to discuss timelines and class schedule options for the upcoming semester.
• Once you have a schedule picked out, we will wait for your FAFSA to come in.
  • Financial Aid will need to see which classes you’re taking, and how many you plan to take, to accurately award your aid.

Meet with one of our talented financial aid advisors (virtually or in-person) to go over our tuition and review your personalized award package.

• You will be registered for your selected courses prior to your financial aid meeting.
• Our Financial Aid team will meet with you to discuss what you qualify for in the combination of:
  • Grants - No repayment required: including local and state grants and scholarships
  • Scholarships - No repayment required
  • Student loans - to be repaid via a variety of options
  • Work Study program - provides a steady paycheck on campus close to your classrooms
• If you sign off to accept your aid in that meeting, we will then complete your enrollment into the University and you’ll be emailed your student account information.