Ventura Nursing School at Santa Barbara Business
College
Start Your Nursing Career in Ventura, CA!

Recently named "one of the most livable communities in America, Ventura is a classic Southern California beach town. It is also home to Santa Barbara Business College.
There are many questions you must be asking yourself about going to nursing school. How much is it going to cost? Is financial aid available? How long does it take? What type of degree will I receive? Will I be able to find a job? All great questions and answers are available.
Below is just some basic information about the Santa Barbara Business College's nursing program, but if you really want to learn more, fill out the short questionnaire and someone from the Institute will contact you to talk about how to apply, scholarships, time requirements, costs and just about anything else you may need to know.
Santa Barbara Business College
4839 Market Street
Ventura, CA 93003
About Santa Barbara Business College
Santa Barbara Business College (SBBC), founded in 1888, provides an excellent opportunity for applicants to take advantage of this growing trend by giving their students a steady and in depth education by expert instructors. This quality approach prepares graduates for entry-level positions in hospitals (in-patient and out-patient), clinics, long-term health care facilities and home care.
Applicants must meet with an admissions representative, and those applicants without high school diplomas are required to take the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (WBST). Nursing students are required to complete the Nursing Entrance Test (NET) before admission.
About Medical Assisting Program
The Medical Assisting program at Santa Barbara Business College can prepare you for an exciting career in the medical field. General duties of a Medical Assistant include preparing patients for treatment, assisting physicians with treatment, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and front office management. Medical Assisting students will also learn how to operate EKG equipment, in addition to medical office courses.
A strong emphasis is placed on document coding, insurance forms and medical terminology. The medical assisting graduate will be qualified for employment in a medical office, clinic, hospital or insurance billing office. Graduates will qualify and are strongly encouraged to sit for a national certification test to become Registered Medical Assistants.
Accreditation
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools accredits Santa Barbara Business College to award diplomas and Associate of Academic Science degrees.
Facilities
Having opened its doors in April of 2003, Santa Barbara Business College's Ventura campus is located just an hour north of Los Angeles.
Financial Aid
In order to receive financial aid, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with either a high school diploma, a GED, or a passing score on an independently administered examination approved by the department of education. They must also have enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program and possess a valid social security number (SSN). Please note that the applicant must not be in default of a student loan or owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant.
Once meeting these requirements, the applicant may apply for such financial aids as Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Cal Grant C, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, and the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students and Institutional Scholarships.
Students may also apply, if they are eligible, to the Veterans Education Benefits, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Employee Tuition Reimbursement, JTPA, and other organizations and agencies providing scholarships and grants.
Going to School in Ventura
Ventura has miles of uncrowded beaches and bikeways, a commercial harbor that gateways to the Channel Islands National Park, and a thriving downtown cultural district. Originally founded as one of nine original California missions, Ventura retains a friendly, small town feel to this day.
Located within close proximity of the ocean, mountains, a national park and a thriving cultural center Ventura is an ideal spot from which to launch an amazing range of activities. Channel Islands National Park is just 14 miles offshore, and is an all-natural playground for those interested in whale watching, hiking, camping, diving, kayaking through sea caves and walks led by naturalists.
Ventura's classic Main Street offers a mix of pleasing architectural styles and distinctive inns, boutiques, restaurants and antique shops. Meanwhile, the Ventura coast itself possesses its own vast stretches of beautiful, beaches; popular surf spots; harbor cruises; a 13-mile coastal bikeway, as well as Ventura Harbor's festive shops, restaurants, and family entertainment.
Historical highlights include Mission San Buenaventura, the Albinger Archaeological Museum plus city walking tours and their ever-popular "ghost hunts", while downtown's vibrant arts district also features an array of galleries, artisans and stage performances offering big talent in intimate settings. Relaxed, friendly, and diverse; you'll build a lifetime of memories in Ventura!
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