Indiana vs Iowa for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$135

$155

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$15

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Iowa
Total Fees	$135 ✓	$155
Application Fee	$15	N/A
Exam Fee	$85 ✓	$105
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$15	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $135

vs Iowa ($155)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Indiana (4-10 wks)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Indiana CNA requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNA requirements →

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