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Little Priest Tribal College

Winnebago, Nebraska · Public community college

CNA classes
13%completion rate · Nebraska avg 61%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$25,225median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 601 E. College Drive, Winnebago, NE 68071 · Phone: 4028782380155 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Little Priest Tribal College is a public trade school in Winnebago, Nebraska offering CNA classes, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Little Priest Tribal College has a completion rate of 13.3%, below the Nebraska state average of 61.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Little Priest Tribal College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 56.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Little Priest Tribal … Little Priest Tribal …: 13.3% 13.3% Nebraska average Nebraska average: 61% 61% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Nursing assistants$37,090$40,000$46,410

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nebraska (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 22 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Little Priest Tribal College is a public trade and career campus located in Winnebago, Nebraska. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students at this campus. The school's primary training offering is CNA classes, with 22 completers reported in the most recent federal data.

Looking at outcomes, the campus's completion rate is 13.3%, which is below the Nebraska state average of 61.0%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 56.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.

This campus centers on a single short-term program, CNA classes, which may suit students seeking a focused, direct path into a healthcare support role rather than a multi-year associate degree. The rural, distant locale and single-program focus are the only inferences that can be drawn from the stated data about fit for adult or career-changing students. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since several key metrics are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Little Priest Tribal College offers CNA classes, listed as its top program with 22 completers reported. This is the only program family reported for this campus in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 56.2% of students here receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate at this campus is 13.3%, which is below the Nebraska state average of 61.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard for any future updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at the phone number or website listed for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Little Priest Tribal College is a public institution, which typically affects tuition pricing and eligibility for certain state or tribal funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about the schedule for CNA classes.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434016.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data shows a single short-term CNA program at a small, rural campus, which may suit those seeking a focused entry into healthcare support work; specific career-changer fit is not detailed in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements after completing CNA classes are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Little Priest Tribal College by phone at 4028782380155 or visit its website at https://www.littlepriest.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby CNA programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare schools directly.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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