Alabama vs Iowa for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$171

AL

vs

$155

IA

Timeline

4-8 wks

AL

vs

4-8 wks

IA

Renewal Fee

N/A

AL

vs

N/A

IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Iowa
Total Fees	$171	$155 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$105	$105
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $16 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $155

vs Alabama ($171)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alabama CNA requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNA requirements →

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