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Massachusetts vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$200
NY
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
6-14 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
N/A
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts New York
Total Fees $205 $200
Application Fee $30 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $125
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New York is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

Processing Speed

Massachusetts processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $200
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-12 wks
vs New York (6-14 wks)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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