Illinois vs Kentucky for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

$172

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$20

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Kentucky
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$172
Application Fee	N/A	$20
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$112
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$20
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $27 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Kentucky ($172)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

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Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNA requirements →

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