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Massachusetts vs Texas for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$155
TX
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
4-12 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
N/A
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Texas
Total Fees $205 $155
Application Fee $30 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $113
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $155
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-12 wks
vs Texas (4-12 wks)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Texas Board

Texas Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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