Alabama vs Hawaii for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$171

$190

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Hawaii
Total Fees	$171 ✓	$190
Application Fee	$25	$25
Exam Fee	$105 ✓	$115
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$25
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $19 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $171

vs Hawaii ($190)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alabama CNA requirements →

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNA requirements →

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