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Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for college. At St. Augustine College over 70% of our students receive 100% tuition in the form of Grants and Scholarships.
St. Augustine College requires only one application to apply for financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program at St. Augustine College provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to work in retail and hospital pharmacies, assisting pharmacists in medication dispensing, inventory management, and patient care. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, students develop the technical expertise required to excel in this growing field.
Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for college. At St. Augustine College over 70% of our students receive 100% tuition in the form of Grants and Scholarships.
St. Augustine College requires only one application to apply for financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). St. Augustine College offers other forms of institutional aid: the SAC award and the Presidential Discretionary Fund.
St. Augustine College!
Employment for pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 6% by 2032, as pharmacists take on more direct patient care responsibilities. This 9-month program includes a 160-hour externship, ensuring that graduates have real-world experience before entering the workforce.
Welcome to
St. Augustine College, a Hispanic-serving institution founded in 1980, promotes equitable changes for a global society by providing academic excellence, advancement of knowledge and creative innovations to equip our graduates with a strong educational foundation, integrity, genuineness, compassion and leadership.
Our multiculturally supportive and bilingual institution of higher learning is dedicated to strengthening personal identities and reinforcing cultural interaction for Latinos and individuals of diverse groups and faiths.
Our Mission
Practical, Job-Ready Skills
Train in medication dispensing, pharmaceutical calculations, insurance billing, and compounding, preparing you for roles in both retail and hospital settings
Real-World Pharmacy Externship
Gain 160 hours of hands-on experience in a professional pharmacy environment, building confidence and industry connections.
Fast and Focused Career Preparation
Complete your diploma in just 36 weeks and step into a high-demand field with strong career opportunities.
Why Choose St. Augustine College?
Bachelor of Social Work
Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program is built on St. Augustine College’s legacy of empowering a bilingual community through social justice. As a student in this award-winning program of study, you will be uniquely prepared to promote and support positive change for individuals, families, neighborhoods, and the world.
St. Augustine College!
Employment for pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 6% by 2032, as pharmacists take on more direct patient care responsibilities. This 9-month program includes a 160-hour externship, ensuring that graduates have real-world experience before entering the workforce.
WELCOME TO
St. Augustine College, a Hispanic-serving institution founded in 1980, promotes equitable changes for a global society by providing academic excellence, advancement of knowledge and creative innovations to equip our graduates with a strong educational foundation, integrity, genuineness, compassion and leadership.
Our multiculturally supportive and bilingual institution of higher learning is dedicated to strengthening personal identities and reinforcing cultural interaction for Latinos and individuals of diverse groups and faiths.
Our Mission
Practical, Job-Ready Skills
Train in medication dispensing, pharmaceutical calculations, insurance billing, and compounding, preparing you for roles in both retail and hospital settings
Real-World Pharmacy Externship
Gain 160 hours of hands-on experience in a professional pharmacy environment, building confidence and industry connections.
Fast and Focused Career Preparation
Complete your diploma in just 36 weeks and step into a high-demand field with strong career opportunities.
Why St. Augustine is right for you
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for college. At St. Augustine College over 70% of our students receive 100% tuition in the form of Grants and Scholarships.
St. Augustine College requires only one application to apply for financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). St. Augustine College offers other forms of institutional aid: the SAC award and the Presidential Discretionary Fund.
Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for college. At St. Augustine College over 70% of our students receive 100% tuition in the form of Grants and Scholarships.
St. Augustine College requires only one application to apply for financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Step Into a High-Demand Pharmacy Career
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
With dedicated faculty, career-focused coursework, and hands-on learning, St. Augustine College prepares students for success in pharmacy settings across the country.
- Dispensing medication under a licensed pharmacist
- IM injection with training
- Compounding
- Electronic health records in pharmacy
- Trained in basic life support (CPR)
Program Length: 36 weeks (9 months) including 160 hours of externship – 30 credit hours
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program will prepare you to learn the following administrative and clinical skills:
More than half of all pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS, Jewl-Osco, etc. Some of the pharmacy technicians also work in hospital pharmacies.
Largest employers of medical assistants:
6%
33,300
77%
19%
Projected employment growth
Approximate new jobs
Employed in pharmacies and drug stores
General medical and surgical hospitals
Lewis University’s Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to be offered at the Chicago campus of Lewis University.
Will be applying for specialized program accreditation with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Program Information
Medical Assistant Diploma Program
The Medical Assistant Diploma Program at St. Augustine College prepares students for essential roles in healthcare, equipping them with the clinical and administrative skills needed to succeed in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and outpatient facilities. Medical assistants are vital members of the healthcare team, assisting with patient care, medical procedures, and office management.
With demand for medical assistants projected to grow 14% by 2032, this 11-month program is designed to provide students with the hands-on training and real-world experience needed to enter the workforce quickly and confidently. A 160-hour externship ensures students gain practical skills in professional medical settings.
Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program at St. Augustine College provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to work in retail and hospital pharmacies, assisting pharmacists in medication dispensing, inventory management, and patient care. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, students develop the technical expertise required to excel in this growing field.
Step Into a High-Demand Pharmacy Career
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
With dedicated faculty, career-focused coursework, and hands-on learning, St. Augustine College prepares students for success in pharmacy settings across the country.
Program Length: 36 weeks (9 months) including 160 hours of externship – 30 credit hours
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program will prepare you to learn the following administrative and clinical skills:
More than half of all pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS, Jewl-Osco, etc. Some of the pharmacy technicians also work in hospital pharmacies.
Program Information
- Dispensing medication under a licensed pharmacist
- IM injection with training
- Compounding
- Electronic health records in pharmacy
- Trained in basic life support (CPR)
Largest employers of medical assistants:
6%
33,300
77%
19%