Indiana vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$135

$215

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$30

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Virginia
Total Fees	$135 ✓	$215
Application Fee	$15	N/A
Exam Fee	$85 ✓	$115
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$30
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $135

vs Virginia ($215)

Faster Processing

Indiana 4-10 wks

vs Virginia (6-12 wks)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Indiana CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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