Indiana vs Kentucky for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$135

$172

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$15

$20

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Kentucky
Total Fees	$135 ✓	$172
Application Fee	$15 ✓	$20
Exam Fee	$85 ✓	$112
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$15 ✓	$20
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $15 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $135

vs Kentucky ($172)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Indiana (4-10 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $15

vs Kentucky ($20)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Indiana CNA requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNA requirements →

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