Florida vs Illinois for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$145

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Illinois
Total Fees	$252	$145 ✓
Application Fee	$75	N/A
Exam Fee	$125	$90 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $107 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

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