Illinois vs Michigan for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

IL

vs

$170

MI

Timeline

4-12 wks

IL

vs

4-12 wks

MI

Renewal Fee

N/A

IL

vs

N/A

MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Michigan
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$170
Application Fee	N/A	N/A
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$105
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Michigan ($170)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-12 wks

vs Michigan (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Michigan Board

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Michigan CNA requirements →

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