Maine vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$168

Timeline

6-14 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$195	$168 ✓
Application Fee	$35	N/A
Exam Fee	$115 ✓	$118
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	6-12 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

Wisconsin is $27 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $168

vs Maine ($195)

Faster Processing

Wisconsin 6-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin CNA requirements →

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