Hawaii vs Illinois for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$190

HI

vs

$145

IL

Timeline

4-12 wks

HI

vs

4-12 wks

IL

Renewal Fee

$25

HI

vs

N/A

IL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Illinois
Total Fees	$190	$145 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$115	$90 ✓
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Hawaii ($190)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-12 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNA requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

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