Kentucky vs Minnesota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$172

$155

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$20

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Minnesota
Total Fees	$172	$155 ✓
Application Fee	$20	N/A
Exam Fee	$112 ✓	$120
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$20	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $155

vs Kentucky ($172)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-10 wks)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNA requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Department of Health - Nursing Assistant Registry

Official Website →

Full Minnesota CNA requirements →

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