Hawaii vs Iowa for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$190

$155

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Iowa
Total Fees	$190	$155 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$115	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-8 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

Iowa is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $155

vs Hawaii ($190)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNA requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNA requirements →

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