Maine vs Mississippi for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$140

Timeline

6-14 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Mississippi
Total Fees	$195	$140 ✓
Application Fee	$35	N/A
Exam Fee	$115	$95 ✓
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	4-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Mississippi is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

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Processing Speed

Mississippi processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Mississippi $140

vs Maine ($195)

Faster Processing

Mississippi 4-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Mississippi CNA requirements →

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