How to Apply
Please check the website on a regular basis for updates.
Note: The Student Handbook was updated on September 6, 2023. Make sure to use the most up-to-date forms when submitting your application.
| CNA Workshops | ||
| Location | Date | Time |
| Merced Campus, AHC-125 or Zoom | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 4:30pm-5:30pm PST |
| Merced Campus, Location TBA or Zoom | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 12pm-1pm PST |
| Merced Campus, Downey Learning Resource Center-156 or Zoom | Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 3pm-4pm PST |
| We strongly encourage you to attend an in-person CNA workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to go over the program’s requirements, including how to apply, and answer any questions. You do not need to complete anything to attend a workshop. We recommend bringing a pen and paper to take notes. | ||
| Application Submission Window for Spring 2025 | ||
| Location | Date | Time |
| Merced Campus, Allied Health Office, AHC-126 | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 9am-2pm PST |
| Los Banos Campus, A-106 | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 9am-2pm PST |
| Merced Campus, Allied Health Office, AHC-126 | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 9am-2pm PST |
| Los Banos Campus, A-106 | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 9am-2pm PST |
| Before submitting an application, make sure to review the “Application Instructions” (found under Step 3 of the “Steps to Apply” listed towards the bottom of this page). We also recommend attending a CNA Workshop for further guidance. Additional application dates may be posted if spots in the class are still available. Refer to the Schedule of Classes for specific Allh-63 class dates and times. Note: The availability you see online may not reflect the actual availability in the course. Dates and times are subject to change. | ||
Application Process
Follow the 5 easy steps to apply at Merced College in order to obtain a student ID and email.
Apply to Merced College the same semester that you apply to the program in order to maintain an active school email address.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and a junior in high school to apply.
Note: High School students will need to submit a k-12 form to register for the course IF your application is accepted. Please talk with your high school counselor for more information.
Make sure you review the entire Application Instructions. The instructions will provide the information needed to successfully complete the requirements & paperwork.
Submit your complete application during the application window listed above. Applications will be accepted on a first‐come, first‐served basis. ALL of the items listed on the Check-Off sheet must be IN HAND and COMPLETE at the time you apply. Failure to do so will result in your application not being accepted.
- Estimated Program Costs
- Nurse Assistant Training Program Student Handbook (Revised September 6, 2023)
You are responsible for reading the entire handbook before submitting your application.
- Application Packet (Print this packet)
The following examples are meant for your reference only. Your completed application may appear slightly different to these examples:
Talk with a Guidance Counselor
Enrollment Support
There are specialized Allied Health Counselors located in the Counseling and Guidance Area (Lesher Student Services Building – 2nd Floor).
