Iowa vs Montana for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$155

$150

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$10

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Montana
Total Fees	$155	$150 ✓
Application Fee	N/A	$10
Exam Fee	$105	$100 ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$10
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Montana is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Montana $150

vs Iowa ($155)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Montana (4-12 wks)

Iowa Board

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

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNA requirements →

Montana Board

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Montana CNA requirements →

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