Phlebotomy

Program Fees & Financial Aid

The program fee for the Phlebotomy program is approximately $5,550. This cost includes tuition, books, and supplies.

Once you are accepted into the program, there are three options for how to pay for this program cost:

Option 1: Pay Up Front

You may choose to pay for the full cost of the program up front. Payment is due by the date of program orientation.

Option 2: Make Payments

You may also choose to file a payment plan with the Phlebotomy department. If you file a deferred note contract with the Phlebotomy department, payment is broken down in the following way:

  • The $400 deposit must be paid by the program orientation.
  • The remaining two payments of $2,575 must be paid by the respective term due dates.

The payment plan is offered to all admitted students of the Phlebotomy program if they choose to participate.

Option 3: Apply for Financial Aid

In order to qualify, students must meet regular financial aid criteria. This means that they must:

  • File for FAFSA for the applicable school year
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Be a citizen or an eligible non-citizen
  • Be admitted to LBCC
  • NOT be in default or owe repayment of any grant

In addition, students who wish to pay for the program using financial aid must pay a non-refundable $400 deposit before the program starts. Financial aid cannot be used to pay for this deposit, but this money will eventually come back to students as financial aid distributes.

Limitations, Cancellations and Continuations of Financial Aid

Financial aid pays in two installments:

  • First half: during the second week of the program.
  • Second half: after midterm grades have been reported.

Continued support from financial aid depends upon passing grades in all classes (C average or better).

If a student chooses to withdraw from the program after its start date, or if the student fails from the program, the student is still responsible for the entire cost of the program.

If students receive money from Financial Aid and then decide to drop out of the program, they may be subject to Title IV return calculation, and may need to repay aid.

All financial aid for the Phlebotomy Program is based on passing grades; that is, C averages or better. If a student does not receive passing grades in their classes, then they may lose access to financial aid.

Financial aid cannot be used to pay the $400 program deposit.

The phlebotomy program is a terminal program. If students receive money from Financial Aid to pay for it, Financial Aid's expectation is that the student will enter the workforce in a relevant field for 2-3 years before they apply for additional aid.

For example, a student who takes the Phlebotomy program must work as a phlebotomist for 2-3 years after graduation before applying for financial aid for the training they plan to take in Medical Assisting. Financial Aid may not award them grants or loans if they apply for the Medical Assisting training before they complete two years working as a phlebotomist.

Scholarship Opportunities

There are a number of scholarship opportunities available for students at LBCC looking to go into a healthcare field. Browse through the following databases to find the right options for you:

Please contact our Financial Aid office at 541-917-4850 or email faoffice@linnbenton.edu if you have any questions.