Illinois vs Indiana for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

$135

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$15

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Indiana
Total Fees	$145	$135 ✓
Application Fee	N/A	$15
Exam Fee	$90	$85 ✓
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$15
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $135

vs Illinois ($145)

Faster Processing

Indiana 4-10 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Indiana Board

Indiana State Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Indiana CNA requirements →

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