Massachusetts vs Michigan for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$205

$170

Timeline

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$30

$40

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Massachusetts	Michigan
Total Fees	$205	$170 ✓
Application Fee	$30 ✓	$40
Exam Fee	$115	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$30 ✓	$40
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $170

vs Massachusetts ($205)

Faster Processing

Massachusetts 4-12 wks

vs Michigan (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Massachusetts $30

vs Michigan ($40)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Massachusetts CNA requirements →

Michigan Board

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Michigan CNA requirements →

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