CNA classes in Connecticut
28 CNA (certified nursing assistant) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
27 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Connecticut has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Nursing assistants give basic care and help patients with everyday tasks. To work as one, you usually finish a state-approved program and pass your state's competency exam, which puts you on the state registry.1 Federal rules require state-approved nurse aide programs for nursing homes to run at least 75 hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. If a nursing home employs you or has offered you a job when you start, it can't charge you for the program.2
In Connecticut, 14 of the 28 programs take students without a high school diploma, 13 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 28 programs here are nursing assistant (CNA, 27 programs) and refresher or continuing education (1 program).
See the 28 programsHow much do CNA classes cost in Connecticut?
$1,164 to $1,745 is what most CNA programs in Connecticut cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 28 programs with a price. All of them: $323 to $3,265
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 95%
- Working 6 months later
- 78%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $27,600
- Length
- 4 to 8 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Connecticut may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made
All 28 CNA programs in Connecticut approved for WIOA funding
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28 programs
Certified Nurse's Aide
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,600Price if you pay yourself$1,500Program website, Certified Nurse's Aide at Naugatuck Valley Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nurse's Aide at Naugatuck Valley Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,657
- Length
- 5 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 701
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,500
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
CT State Community College
New Britain
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,8244 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) at CT State Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) at CT State Community College
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $175
- Students counted
- 691
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,824
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Certified Nurse's Aide
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,100Price if you pay yourself$1,759Program website, Certified Nurse's Aide at Three Rivers Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nurse's Aide at Three Rivers Community College
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,028
- Length
- 9 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 285
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,759
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Danielson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,100Price if you pay yourself$1,654Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Quinebaug Valley Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Quinebaug Valley Community College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,774
- Length
- 10 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 179
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,654
Certified Nurse Aide Program
Tunxis Community College
Farmington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,600Price if you pay yourself$1,6513 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Certified Nurse Aide Program at Tunxis Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nurse Aide Program at Tunxis Community College
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,906
- Length
- 12 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 156
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,651
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) Training
Gateway Community College
Based in New Haven, CT
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,100Price if you pay yourself$2,0603 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) Training at Gateway Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) Training at Gateway Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,013
- Length
- 8 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $40
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,060
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
CNA
Danae's Training Center
Bridgeport
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,900Price if you pay yourself$1,40083 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CNA at Danae's Training CenterMore details about CNA at Danae's Training Center
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,229
- Length
- 4 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 83
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,400
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 83
Certified Nurse Aide
Connecticut Health Career Institute LLC
Danbury
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,900Price if you pay yourself$1,443Program website, Certified Nurse Aide at Connecticut Health Career Institute LLCMore details about Certified Nurse Aide at Connecticut Health Career Institute LLC
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 66%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,236
- Length
- 3 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 68
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,443
Certified Nursing Assistant
New London Public Schools
New London
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,900Price if you pay yourself$9008 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at New London Public SchoolsMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at New London Public Schools
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,213
- Length
- 3 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $199
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $900
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Certified Nurse Aide
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,300Price if you pay yourself$1,937School website, Certified Nurse Aide at Housatonic Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nurse Aide at Housatonic Community College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,564
- Length
- 7 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $190
- Students counted
- 53
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,937
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
American Institute of Healthcare & Technology
Stratford
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,528Program website, CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant at American Institute of Healthcare & TechnologyMore details about CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant at American Institute of Healthcare & Technology
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $75
- Students counted
- 47
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,528
Certified Nurse Aide
Northeast Medical Institute, LLC
Stamford
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,700Price if you pay yourself$1,20024 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Certified Nurse Aide at Northeast Medical Institute, LLCMore details about Certified Nurse Aide at Northeast Medical Institute, LLC
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,184
- Length
- 3 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $613
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,200
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 24
Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program
Excel Academy, LLC
North Haven
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,400Price if you pay yourself$1,00021 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program at Excel Academy, LLCMore details about Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program at Excel Academy, LLC
- Finished
- 47%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,844
- Length
- 4 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 21
Certified Nurse Aide Program
Manchester Community College
Manchester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$1,100School website, Certified Nurse Aide Program at Manchester Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nurse Aide Program at Manchester Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,665
- Length
- 10 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $324
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,100
Certified Nurse's Aide and Phlebotomy Technician
Academy of Medical Training, Inc.
Waterbury
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$19,700Price if you pay yourself$3,265Program website, Certified Nurse's Aide and Phlebotomy Technician at Academy of Medical Training, Inc.More details about Certified Nurse's Aide and Phlebotomy Technician at Academy of Medical Training, Inc.
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,921
- Length
- 6 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,265
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
CNA Bootcamp of CT LLC
Danielson
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7805 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant Training at CNA Bootcamp of CT LLC
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $620
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $780
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Certified Nursing Assistant Refresher Course
Cornerstone Medical Training Center, LLC
Fairfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$323More details about Certified Nursing Assistant Refresher Course at Cornerstone Medical Training Center, LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 2 weeks, 37 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $145
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $323
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Medical Training Center, LLC
Fairfield
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,118More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Cornerstone Medical Training Center, LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,118
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harborview School of Phlebotomy, LLC
West Haven
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,128Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Harborview School of Phlebotomy, LLCMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Harborview School of Phlebotomy, LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $410
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,128
Certified Nurse Aide
Valley Medical Institute
Bridgeport
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,176More details about Certified Nurse Aide at Valley Medical Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $75
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,176
Certified Nurse's Aide
EdAdvance
Litchfield
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,200Program website, Certified Nurse's Aide at EdAdvanceMore details about Certified Nurse's Aide at EdAdvance
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 9 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,200
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beyond An Education LLC
Hamden
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,200More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Beyond An Education LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 3 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,200
Certified Nurse Aide
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,279More details about Certified Nurse Aide at Norwalk Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,279
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griffin Hospital
Derby
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,608More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Griffin Hospital
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $50
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,608
Nurse Aide Certification - Day or Night
Capital Community College
Hartford
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,650School website, Nurse Aide Certification - Day or Night at Capital Community CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide Certification - Day or Night at Capital Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $230
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,650
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Fresh Start Technical School, LLC
Hartford
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,740More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Fresh Start Technical School, LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $210
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,740
Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc.
North Haven
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,898More details about Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program at The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $175
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,898
Certified Nurse Aid Training
City of Milford Employment & Training Administration
Milford
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,795Program website, Certified Nurse Aid Training at City of Milford Employment & Training AdministrationMore details about Certified Nurse Aid Training at City of Milford Employment & Training Administration
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $205
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,795
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for CNA classes in Connecticut
WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in Connecticut
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for CNA classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for CNA classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: CNA classes in Connecticut
- programs with a price cost under $1,000
- 3 of 28
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 32nd of 45
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 22 of 32
- CNA programs here, against the typical state's 21
- 28 vs 21
State comparisons use the same figures as the CNA classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Other training in Connecticut
How CNA classes compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Connecticut
- CDL training24 programs
- Medical assistant training11 programs
- Phlebotomy training24 programs
- Welding classes8 programs
- HVAC training2 programs
- Medical billing and coding training19 programs
- LPN programs1 program
- EMT classes4 programs
- Dental assistant programs8 programs
- Auto mechanic classes2 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school1 program
- CNC machinist training19 programs
- Cybersecurity training14 programs
- IT training34 programs
- Cosmetology school2 programs
- Barber school3 programs
- Esthetician school5 programs
- Nail tech school4 programs
- EKG technician programs13 programs
- Massage therapy school2 programs
- Paralegal programs4 programs
- Culinary school3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training1 program
- Human resources training1 program
- Industrial maintenance technician training4 programs
- Early childhood education programs5 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training3 programs
- Hospitality management programs3 programs
- Addiction counselor training3 programs
- Community health worker training3 programs
- Coding and software development courses4 programs
- Lineman school2 programs
- Sterile processing technician training9 programs
- Data analytics courses6 programs
- Administrative assistant training8 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses1 program
- Digital marketing courses2 programs
- Web and graphic design courses3 programs
- Health information technology programs1 program
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school9 programs
- Security guard training3 programs
- Patient care technician training17 programs
- Interpreter and translator training1 program
- Home inspector training1 program
- Forklift certification1 program
- Personal trainer certification4 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Flight school1 program
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs6 programs
- Manufacturing technician training10 programs
- Business administration programs3 programs
- Teacher assistant certification2 programs
- Optician training3 programs
- Construction training programs2 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes11 programs
- Project management certification15 programs
Where the Connecticut nursing assistant program numbers come from
Which Connecticut nursing assistant programs are on this list?
These are the nursing assistant programs Connecticut approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Connecticut offers.
How the prices and results of Connecticut nursing assistant programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Connecticut
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 483.152, Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List