Maine vs Massachusetts for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$205

Timeline

6-14 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$30

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Massachusetts
Total Fees	$195 ✓	$205
Application Fee	$35	$30 ✓
Exam Fee	$115	$115
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	4-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35	$30 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Massachusetts processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Massachusetts

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Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs Massachusetts ($205)

Faster Processing

Massachusetts 4-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Massachusetts $30

vs Maine ($35)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Massachusetts CNA requirements →

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