February 12, 2026
Practical Nursing Diploma Program
Apply to our Practical Nursing Diploma Program and book a free orientation session online. Projected start: May 2026.
Chicago · ACCSC-Accredited Career College
PN Program is Now Available
Accredited by ACCSC
Financial Aid & Veteran Assistance
Certifications & Licensure Eligibility
Externship Opportunities Provided
Hands-On Skills Training In Our Labs
On Campus, Virtual & Online Classes
Flexible Evening & Weekend Schedules
Accredited by ACCSC
Financial Aid & Veteran Assistance
Certifications & Licensure Eligibility
Externship Opportunities Provided
Hands-On Skills Training In Our Labs
On Campus, Virtual & Online Classes
Flexible Evening & Weekend Schedules
Hands-on healthcare training in the heart of downtown Chicago — with financial aid, real externships, and the support to finish strong.
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Why Stellar
Built Around Your Success
Career-focused training, real clinical experience, and the support to finish — in the heart of downtown Chicago.
ACCSC-Accredited
Recognized, quality-assured programs
Hands-On Labs
Skills training in real college labs
Externships Provided
Real placements at top Chicago sites
Financial Aid Available
Grants & veteran assistance, if you qualify
Newsroom
Latest News
February 11, 2026
Admissions Now Open – May 2026 Cohort
Admissions are now open for our May 2026 cohort. If you’re ready to take the next step toward an in-demand healthcare career, this is your opportunity.
September 11, 2025
Practical Nursing (PN) Program – Now Approved & Enrolling!
Our Practical Nursing Program is starting soon and has been officially approved by ACCSC, the IBHE, and the IDFPR Board of Nursing.
Success Stories
Graduate Success Stories
From the classroom to the clinic — meet a few of the Stellar graduates now building careers across Chicago healthcare.
Joshua Klenz
Surgical Technologist Program
Tech in Surgery Certified · NCCT
Joshua passed his Tech in Surgery — Certified (NCCT) exam and is now stepping into the operating room with confidence. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone in his surgical technology career.
Almelia Triplett
Medical Assistant (MA) Program
Hired · Chicago Pain Medicine
Almelia completed her Medical Assistant training and was hired at Chicago Pain Medicine, where she now supports patients every day. Congratulations on launching your healthcare career!
From the Blog
Blogs
March 23, 2026
From Curiosity to Career: Becoming an Echocardiographer in Chicago
Imagine standing inside a cardiac lab at Northwestern Memorial, watching a live ultrasound of a beating heart. For David, this moment changed everything.
March 19, 2026
The Patient’s Right Hand: Becoming a Medical Assistant in Chicago
You’re walking into Rush University Medical Center for your first day — not as a visitor, but as part of the clinical team.
November 27, 2025
Smarter Hospitals: How AI Can Predict Readmissions Before They Happen
One of the most impactful applications of AI in healthcare is predicting hospital readmissions before they occur, so providers can act early.
Where Our Grads Work
Hired At Top Chicago Hospitals
Your Career Starts Here
Build Your Future with Confidence
Train for an in-demand Chicago healthcare career with hands-on labs, real externships, and the support to finish strong. Your next chapter begins with one step.