Illinois vs Mississippi for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

IL

vs

$140

MS

Timeline

4-12 wks

IL

vs

4-12 wks

MS

Renewal Fee

N/A

IL

vs

N/A

MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Mississippi
Total Fees	$145	$140 ✓
Application Fee	N/A	N/A
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$95
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

Mississippi is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Mississippi $140

vs Illinois ($145)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-12 wks

vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Mississippi CNA requirements →

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