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Connecticut vs Massachusetts for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$220
CT
vs
$205
MA
Timeline
4-10 wks
CT
vs
4-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
N/A
CT
vs
$30
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Massachusetts
Total Fees $220 $205
Application Fee $25 $30
Exam Fee $120 $115
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Processing Speed

Connecticut processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Connecticut

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $205
vs Connecticut ($220)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-10 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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