Hawaii vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$190

$205

Timeline

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

$40

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Maryland
Total Fees	$190 ✓	$205
Application Fee	$25 ✓	$40
Exam Fee	$115	$110 ✓
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25 ✓	$40
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $190

vs Maryland ($205)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-12 wks

vs Maryland (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $25

vs Maryland ($40)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNA requirements →

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maryland CNA requirements →

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