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California vs Michigan for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$269
CA
vs
$170
MI
Timeline
6-12 wks
CA
vs
4-12 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$50
CA
vs
N/A
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Michigan
Total Fees $269 $170
Application Fee $100 N/A
Exam Fee $120 $105
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $99 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $170
vs California ($269)
Faster Processing
California 6-12 wks
vs Michigan (4-12 wks)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

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Michigan Board

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Nurse Aide Registry

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