Kansas vs Kentucky for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$170

$172

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

$20

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Kentucky
Total Fees	$170 ✓	$172
Application Fee	$25	$20 ✓
Exam Fee	$100 ✓	$112
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	$20 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $170

vs Kentucky ($172)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Kansas (4-10 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $20

vs Kansas ($25)

Kansas Board

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kansas CNA requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNA requirements →

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