Florida vs Michigan for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$170

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$40

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Michigan
Total Fees	$252	$170 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$40 ✓
Exam Fee	$125	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55	$40 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $82 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $40 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $170

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Michigan (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $40

vs Florida ($55)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

Michigan Board

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Michigan CNA requirements →

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