Illinois vs Louisiana for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

$180

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Louisiana
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$180
Application Fee	N/A	$25
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$105
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$25
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Louisiana ($180)

Faster Processing

Louisiana 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 →

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Louisiana CNA requirements →

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