Why Students choose Homestead Costa Mesa
Homestead Schools offers a Nursing Program Costa Mesa students choose for hands-on clinical training and admissions guidance. The VN Program Costa Mesa track prepares students for licensure and patient care.
Vocational Nursing - AM Class @ Costa Mesa - Start Date: February 23, 2026 - ENROLL NOW
Convenient Location
3090 Bristol St. 3rd Fl Suite 350
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Programs Offered
- Vocational Nursing (Costa Mesa)
Approvals & Accreditation
- Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
- California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)
- Title IV School Offering Federal Student Aid (US Dept. of Education)
Student Support
Tutoring, NCLEX preparation, financial aid guidance, and career placement assistance.
Upcoming start dates
Vocational Nursing — AM
Costa Mesa projected start date: 02/23/2026
Seats are limited. Call admissions to secure your spot.
How to apply
- Review Admissions — General Requirements on the main site.
- Call admissions at (714) 844-1600 or email Thanh@homesteadschools.com
- Complete the admission application packet and School Performance Fact Sheet.
- Submit required documents (diploma/GED evaluation if foreign graduate, ID photo, legal residence, SSN).
- Complete background check, pre-admission test, interview, and enrollment agreement.
- Finish pre-clinical items (physical exam, immunizations, BLS/CPR, malpractice insurance).
Questions?
We’ll help you navigate requirements, financial aid, and scheduling.
Life at the Costa Mesa Campus
Homestead Costa Mesa blends modern interiors with the supportive learning culture our students expect. Explore the spaces where you’ll study, practice skills, and connect with classmates.
Hands-on practice rooms and guided labs to align with BVNPT standards.
Designed to prepare you for licensure and entry into nursing roles across long-term care, clinics, and hospitals.
Faculty mentorship, tutoring, and advising to help you stay on track.
Campus snapshots
A look inside the Costa Mesa learning environment.
Spaces crafted for focus and collaboration.
Accreditation - Homestead Schools, Inc.
Homestead Schools, Inc. is accredited to offer postsecondary and continued education health care units by ABHES and BPPE. Our VN program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Connect with us.
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Start Dates
- VN AM Class in Costa Mesa projected start date 02/23/2026
Programs
- Vocational Nursing
Approval
- * Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), Physical Address: 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818; Phone: (916) 431- 6959 or (888) 370-7589; Website: http://www.bppe.ca.gov
- Homestead Schools, Inc. is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009(as Amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code Regulations
- * Approval from California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)
- * Title IV School Offering Federal Student Aid Approved by the US Department of Education
- * Approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE)
Logins
- Vocational Nurse Login
Admissions — General Requirements
Homestead Schools, Inc. requires applicants to meet certain qualifications before admission into its programs. Its purpose is to maintain a high standard with entry-level students and maintain a lower attrition and failure rate. To qualify for the educational programs at Homestead Schools, an applicant must meet the following:
Vocational Nursing Program: Pre-admission Requirements:
- Age 17 1/2 years or older.
- Submit completed admission application packet with School Performance Fact Sheet
- Copy of high school diploma or GED from an accredited school. If foreign graduate, credentials must be evaluated to prove US Education equivalency
- Speak, read, and comprehend the English language. Communicate effectively during the interview process
- Pass the Preadmission Test with a score of 76% or higher
- Interview
- Obtain background check clearance
- Picture for student ID badge
- Proof of legal residence
- Social Security Number
- Complete Credit Granting Form if applying for transfer of credits from other institutions. Submit official transcript of records from schools attended. Provide a copy of US education equivalency if applicable
- Complete financial application
- Complete Enrollment Agreement
Vocational Nursing
Apply for Our Vocational Nursing Program
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The school’s Vocational Nursing Program is designed to impart the basic knowledge and demonstrative ability necessary for entry level of employment as a vocational nurse. This program prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. It includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment.
- Age 17 1/2 years or older.
- Submit completed admission application packet with School Performance Fact Sheet
- Copy of high school diploma or GED from an accredited school. If foreign graduate, credentials must be evaluated to prove US Education equivalency
- Speak, read, and comprehend the English language. Communicate effectively during the interview process
- Pass the Preadmission Test with a score of 76% or higher
- Interview
- Obtain background check clearance
- Picture for student ID badge
- Proof of legal residence
- Social Security Number
- Complete Credit Granting Form if applying for transfer of credits from other institutions. Submit official transcript of records from schools attended. Provide a copy of US education equivalency if applicable
- Complete financial application
- Complete Enrollment Agreement
- Physical Exam
- Annual PPD
- Hepatitis B Series
- MMR 1 and 2/Rubeola AB, Rubella AB, Varicella 1 & 2/Varicella AB
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card (BLS/CPR)
- Fire Safety Card
- Student Nursing Malpractice/NSO Insurance
Work Environment
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses held about 651,400 jobs in 2024. The largest employers of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses were as follows:
- Nursing and residential care facilities — 37%
- Hospitals; state, local, and private — 16%
- Home healthcare services — 12%
- Offices of physicians — 12%
- Government, excluding state and local education and hospitals — 6%
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) typically work in healthcare settings such as hospitals or nursing care facilities. LPNs and LVNs who work in home health travel to patients’ residences.
Some LPNs and LVNs travel throughout the United States to help care for patients in places where there are not enough healthcare workers.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm#tab-3
Job Outlook
- Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
- About 54,400 openings for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
- Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm#tab-6
Homestead Schools, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Student Resources
Vocational Nursing resources, forms, and PDFs for students.
Financial Aid
Education grants, loans, and guidance to help you fund your studies.
Financial aid is funding that is intended to help students pay education-related expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, etc. for education. Homestead Schools, Inc. have a team of financial aid professionals ready and available to assist you with the financial aid process.
Homestead Schools, Inc. participates in the following Financial Aid programs:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Direct Loans
- Subsidized
- Unsubsidized
- Parent PLUS
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Homestead Schools encourages students to come to understand freedoms and struggles of our great nation. Examples of activities that Homestead Schools are conducting to meet the requirement are: classroom resources engaging students in the current events and civic education, readings of the Constitution, writing opinions about Constitutional issues, student debates on the Constitution; film showing, playing games that include questions about the constitution, viewing instructional videos about the Constitution, and visiting websites for National Constitution Centers.
The Constitution Day September 17
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It is strongly recommended for applicants to seek the assistance of the financial aid office when filling out FAFSA
You must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSASM) to apply for federal student aid and most state and college aid. FAFSA on the WebSM is the quickest and easiest method of applying. To go to FAFSA website click here
FSA ID
The FSA ID as your electronic passport to federal student aid online.
Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents.
You can create an FSA ID now by clicking here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing
Use the official Net Price Calculator Center to estimate the cost of attendance and potential aid.
About Us
Learn About Homestead Schools
Homestead Schools, Inc., a private non-profit post-secondary institution formed in 1991, is an organization dedicated to meeting the educational needs of multidisciplinary groups. Homestead Schools, Inc. started offering training in vocational nursing in 2007 after getting approval from the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians and continues to focus on delivering an accredited Vocational Nursing pathway.
Homestead Schools, Inc. is situated in a modern office complex in Costa Mesa, California. You're certainly welcome to visit us if you're in the area. Our address is 3090 Bristol Street, Suite 350 Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Call us at (714) 844-1600 or e-mail us at Thanh@homesteadschools.com .
Mission Statement
Learn About Homestead Schools
Homestead Schools, Inc., a private non-profit post-secondary institution formed in 1991, is an organization dedicated to meeting the educational needs of multidisciplinary groups. Homestead Schools, Inc. started offering training in vocational nursing in 2007 after getting approval from the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians and continues to focus on delivering an accredited Vocational Nursing pathway.
Contact Us
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(310) 791-9975 Torrance
(714) 844 1600 Costa Mesa - Address
23800 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 200 Torrance, CA 90505
3090 Bristol St. Suite 350 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - Business Hours
Mon thru Fri 9am to 5pm - Email
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FAQ — Costa Mesa Vocational Nursing
Quick answers to common admissions and program questions.
Yes. Homestead Schools offers the Vocational Nursing program at the Costa Mesa campus.
The Costa Mesa campus offers the Vocational Nursing program.
Review admissions requirements, contact admissions, and complete the application steps listed on this page.
Applicants must meet admissions prerequisites, including age and education requirements, and complete the admissions process outlined on this site.
The campus is located at 3090 Bristol St., Suite 350, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Call (714) 844-1600 or email Thanh@homesteadschools.com for admissions support.
Financial aid guidance is available. Contact admissions to learn about eligibility and next steps.
Yes. Call admissions to schedule a tour of the Costa Mesa campus.