CNA classes in Idaho

8 CNA (certified nursing assistant) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

6 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Idaho 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 Idaho, all 8 programs take students without a high school diploma.

All 8 are the same kind of program: nursing assistant (CNA).

See the 8 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in Idaho?

$1,790 to $2,168 is what most CNA programs in Idaho cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 8 programs with a price. All of them: $1,554 to $2,470

In the typical program

Finished the program: 83%
Working 6 months later: Left out; Idaho's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated: Not reported; None of the 8 programs report it
Length: 8 to 12 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 Idaho may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made

Are there free CNA classes in Idaho?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 37 people at 6 of the 8 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Most nursing assistant programs in Idaho cost $1,790 to $2,168. Prices on this page run from $1,554 to $2,470.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 8 CNA programs in Idaho approved for WIOA funding

8 programs

Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Nursing Assistant - Ada County location
College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nampa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Western Idaho - Workforce, NampaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,790
6 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing Assistant - Ada County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
More details about Nursing Assistant - Ada County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
3,138
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,790
students trained with WIOA funding
6
School website, Nursing Assistant - Ada County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Idaho State University - Workforce Training
Pocatello
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Idaho State University - Workforce Training, PocatelloNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,080
7 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Idaho State University - Workforce Training
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Idaho State University - Workforce Training
Finished
84%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,680
Students counted
1,053
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,080
students trained with WIOA funding
7
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Idaho State University - Workforce Training
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Post Falls
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, Post FallsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,190
11 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
818
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,190
students trained with WIOA funding
11
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Certificated Nursing Assistant
Workforce Training at LC State
Lewiston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Workforce Training at LC State, LewistonNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,470
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certificated Nursing Assistant at Workforce Training at LC State
More details about Certificated Nursing Assistant at Workforce Training at LC State
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$847
Students counted
773
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,470
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Program website, Certificated Nursing Assistant at Workforce Training at LC State
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
Idaho Falls
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE, Idaho FallsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,554
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA at College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA at College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
555
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,554
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA at College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
College of Southern Idaho - Workforce Training
Twin Falls
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Southern Idaho - Workforce Training, Twin FallsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,160
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at College of Southern Idaho - Workforce Training
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at College of Southern Idaho - Workforce Training
Finished
73%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$875
Students counted
443
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,160
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at College of Southern Idaho - Workforce Training
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Nursing Assistant - Canyon County location
College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nampa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Western Idaho - Workforce, NampaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,790
School website, Nursing Assistant - Canyon County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
More details about Nursing Assistant - Canyon County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Finished
56%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
319
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,790
School website, Nursing Assistant - Canyon County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Nursing Assistant - Valley County location
College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nampa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Western Idaho - Workforce, NampaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,790
School website, Nursing Assistant - Valley County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
More details about Nursing Assistant - Valley County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,790
School website, Nursing Assistant - Valley County location at College of Western Idaho - Workforce

How to pay for CNA classes in Idaho

WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in Idaho

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 Idaho

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 4 of 8
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 40th of 45
CNA programs here, against the typical state's 21: 8 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).

CNA classes in Boise City, Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene and other Idaho cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in Idaho

How CNA classes compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Idaho

Where the Idaho nursing assistant program numbers come from

Which Idaho nursing assistant programs are on this list?

These are the nursing assistant programs Idaho 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 Idaho offers.

How the prices and results of Idaho 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.

How reliable are the Idaho figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Idaho: its rates sit far below every other state's.

Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Idaho

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