Michigan vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$170

$215

Timeline

4-12 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$40

$30

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Virginia
Total Fees	$170 ✓	$215
Application Fee	$40	N/A
Exam Fee	$105 ✓	$115
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$40	$30 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $170

vs Virginia ($215)

Faster Processing

Michigan 4-12 wks

vs Virginia (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $30

vs Michigan ($40)

Michigan Board

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Michigan CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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