Kentucky vs Montana for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$172

$150

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$20

$10

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Montana
Total Fees	$172	$150 ✓
Application Fee	$20	$10 ✓
Exam Fee	$112	$100 ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$20	$10 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Montana is $22 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Montana $150

vs Kentucky ($172)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Montana (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Montana $10

vs Kentucky ($20)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky 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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