Alaska vs Illinois for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$230

AK

vs

$145

IL

Timeline

6-12 wks

AK

vs

4-12 wks

IL

Renewal Fee

N/A

AK

vs

N/A

IL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Illinois
Total Fees	$230	$145 ✓
Application Fee	$50	N/A
Exam Fee	$115	$90 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-12 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

Illinois is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Alaska ($230)

Faster Processing

Alaska 6-12 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNA requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

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