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LPN programs in Kentucky

25 LPN programs with results and funding that can make them free

25 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and Kentucky has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Kentucky files no usable prices.

Licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) give basic medical care to patients who are ill, injured or recovering. Most finish a state-approved certificate or diploma program that takes about a year, then pass an exam to become licensed.1 In Kentucky, 25 of the 25 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 25 programs

How much do LPN programs cost in Kentucky?

Not reported

Kentucky files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

Finished the program
92%
Working 6 months later
76%
Earned a year, estimated
about $33,800
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kentucky may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free LPN programs in Kentucky?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

LPN programs in Lexington, Cincinnati, Bowling Green and other Kentucky cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 6 more programs are in 6 other areas, 8 in smaller cities and towns.

All 25 LPN programs in Kentucky approved for funding

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25 programs

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Galen College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

    No diploma needed

    Galen College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$37,700
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Galen College of Nursing
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,432
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    448
    a year, estimated
    $37,700
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    MedQuest College, Lexington

    No diploma needed

    MedQuest College, Lexington · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,100
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at MedQuest College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,771
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    310
    a year, estimated
    $35,100
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    KY Healthcare Training, Lexington

    No diploma needed

    KY Healthcare Training, Lexington · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,100
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at KY Healthcare Training
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at KY Healthcare Training
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,774
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    104
    a year, estimated
    $19,100
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Ashland Community and Technical College, Ashland

    No diploma needed

    Ashland Community and Technical College, Ashland · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Ashland Community and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Ashland Community and Technical College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,839
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    $35,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Maysville CTC, Maysville

    No diploma needed

    Maysville CTC, Maysville · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Maysville CTC
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Maysville CTC
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    98%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,009
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    44
    a year, estimated
    $36,000
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Oneida

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Oneida · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,500
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Tennessee College of Applied Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,364
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $33,500
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Somerset Community College, London

    No diploma needed

    Somerset Community College, London · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,100
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Somerset Community College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Somerset Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,028
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    $28,100
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Hopkinsville Community College, Hopkinsville

    No diploma needed

    Hopkinsville Community College, Hopkinsville · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Hopkinsville Community College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Hopkinsville Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,625
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    $26,500
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Hickory

    No diploma needed

    West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Hickory · Practical nursing (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,444
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $33,800
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Campbellsville University, Campbellsville

    No diploma needed

    Campbellsville University, Campbellsville · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Campbellsville University
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Campbellsville University
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Medical Career and Technical College, Richmond

    No diploma needed

    Medical Career and Technical College, Richmond · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Medical Career and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Medical Career and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    68
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Madisonville Community College, Madisonville

    No diploma needed

    Madisonville Community College, Madisonville · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Madisonville Community College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Madisonville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green

    No diploma needed

    Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Western Kentucky University
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Western Kentucky University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Spencerian College - Louisville Campus, Kentucky

    No diploma needed

    Spencerian College - Louisville Campus, Kentucky · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Spencerian College - Louisville Campus
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Spencerian College - Louisville Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Sullivan University, Louisville

    No diploma needed

    Sullivan University, Louisville · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Sullivan University
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Sullivan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington

    No diploma needed

    Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Morehead State University, Morehead

    No diploma needed

    Morehead State University, Morehead · Practical nursing (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Morehead State University
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Morehead State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Kentucky

    No diploma needed

    Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Kentucky · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Hazard Community and Technical College, Hazard

    No diploma needed

    Hazard Community and Technical College, Hazard · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Hazard Community and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Hazard Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Owensboro Community and Technical College, Owensboro

    No diploma needed

    Owensboro Community and Technical College, Owensboro · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    ATA College, Louisville

    No diploma needed

    ATA College, Louisville · Practical nursing (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at ATA College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at ATA College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Beckfield College, Florence

    No diploma needed

    Beckfield College, Florence · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Beckfield College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Beckfield College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Southeast KY Community and Technical College, Harlan

    No diploma needed

    Southeast KY Community and Technical College, Harlan · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Southcentral KY Community and Technical College, Bowling Green

    No diploma needed

    Southcentral KY Community and Technical College, Bowling Green · Practical nursing (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Southcentral KY Community and Technical College
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Southcentral KY Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personNo diploma needed

    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    Buchanan County Technology And Career Center, Grundy, VA

    No diploma needed

    Buchanan County Technology And Career Center, Grundy, VA · Practical nursing (LPN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Buchanan County Technology And Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for LPN programs in Kentucky

Workforce funding can pay for LPN programs in Kentucky

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for LPN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for LPN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Kentucky practical nursing program numbers come from

Which Kentucky practical nursing programs are on this list?

These are the practical nursing programs Kentucky approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Kentucky offers.

How Kentucky practical nursing program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some practical nursing programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about LPN programs in Kentucky

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs