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Illinois vs Minnesota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$145
IL
vs
$155
MN
Timeline
4-12 wks
IL
vs
4-10 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
N/A
IL
vs
N/A
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Minnesota
Total Fees $145 $155
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $90 $120
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $145
vs Minnesota ($155)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-10 wks
vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Department of Health - Nursing Assistant Registry

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