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Massachusetts vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$215
VA
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
6-12 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
$25
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Virginia
Total Fees $205 $215
Application Fee $30 $50
Exam Fee $115 $115
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $205
vs Virginia ($215)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-12 wks
vs Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $25
vs Massachusetts ($30)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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