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CNA classes in Louisiana

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

19 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 15 of the 21 programs take students without a high school diploma and 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

All 21 are the same kind of program: nursing assistant (CNA).

See the 21 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in Louisiana?

$1,100 to $2,000 is what most CNA programs in Louisiana cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 21 programs with a price. All of them: $570 to $4,050

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
Half of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Most of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
3 to 7 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 Louisiana may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made

Are there free CNA classes in Louisiana?

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

All 21 CNA programs in Louisiana approved for WIOA funding

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21 programs

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant - WF

    Northshore Technical Community College

    Lacombe

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northshore Technical Community College, LacombeNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$7,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200

    19 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Nursing Assistant - WF at Northshore Technical Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant - WF at Northshore Technical Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,886
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $380
    Students counted
    87
    Earned a year, estimated
    $7,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    19
    School website, Nursing Assistant - WF at Northshore Technical Community College

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Delgado Community College

    New Orleans

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delgado Community College, New OrleansNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$7,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,020
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Delgado Community College
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Delgado Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,901
    Length
    17 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $447
    Students counted
    83
    Earned a year, estimated
    $7,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,020
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Delgado Community College

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nurse Assistant Technical Competency Area (TCA)

    Fletcher Technical Community College

    Schriever

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Fletcher Technical Community College, SchrieverNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200

    20 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nurse Assistant Technical Competency Area (TCA) at Fletcher Technical Community College
    More details about Nurse Assistant Technical Competency Area (TCA) at Fletcher Technical Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,859
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $769
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    20
    Program website, Nurse Assistant Technical Competency Area (TCA) at Fletcher Technical Community College

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nurse Aide Program

    Rosebud Training Academy

    Baker

    No diploma needed

    Rosebud Training Academy, BakerNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750

    48 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nurse Aide Program at Rosebud Training Academy
    More details about Nurse Aide Program at Rosebud Training Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $675
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,750
    students trained with WIOA funding
    48
    Program website, Nurse Aide Program at Rosebud Training Academy

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Aide

    The HEART Academy

    Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    The HEART Academy, Baton RougeNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000

    29 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide at The HEART Academy
    More details about Certified Nurse Aide at The HEART Academy
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    29
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide at The HEART Academy

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Nursing Assistant Network Association

    New Orleans

    No diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant Network Association, New OrleansNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$570
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Nursing Assistant Network Association
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $340
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $570

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant

    St Agatha Career School LLC

    New Orleans

    No diploma needed

    St Agatha Career School LLC, New OrleansNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$670
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at St Agatha Career School LLC
    More details about Nursing Assistant at St Agatha Career School LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $530
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $670
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at St Agatha Career School LLC

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Northwest Louisiana Technical College

    Minden

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northwest Louisiana Technical College, MindenNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$865
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $435
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $865
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Northwest Louisiana Technical College

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Pillar Homecare LLC

    New Orleans

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pillar Homecare LLC, New OrleansNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$950
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Pillar Homecare LLC
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Pillar Homecare LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $950
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Pillar Homecare LLC

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nurse Aide Training

    Compass Career College

    Hammond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Compass Career College, HammondNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,100
    Program website, Nurse Aide Training at Compass Career College
    More details about Nurse Aide Training at Compass Career College
    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
    $615
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,100
    Program website, Nurse Aide Training at Compass Career College

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Aide

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus

    Baton Rouge

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton RougeNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,300
    Program website, Certified Nursing Aide at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about Certified Nursing Aide at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,300
    Program website, Certified Nursing Aide at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College

    Alexandria

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College, AlexandriaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,395
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,395
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Central Louisiana Technical Community College

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nurse Assistant

    Louisiana Delta Community College

    Monroe

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Louisiana Delta Community College, MonroeNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,650
    Program website, Nurse Assistant at Louisiana Delta Community College
    More details about Nurse Assistant at Louisiana Delta Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,650
    Program website, Nurse Assistant at Louisiana Delta Community College

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Tender Love & Care Allied Health Training

    Gretna

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tender Love & Care Allied Health Training, GretnaNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,665
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Tender Love & Care Allied Health Training
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Tender Love & Care Allied Health Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,335
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,665
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Tender Love & Care Allied Health Training

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Woodland Healthcare Training LLC

    Denham Springs

    No diploma needed

    Woodland Healthcare Training LLC, Denham SpringsNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,875
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Woodland Healthcare Training LLC
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Woodland Healthcare Training LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,875
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Woodland Healthcare Training LLC

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant-Workforce Accelerated program

    Louisiana Delta Community College

    Monroe

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Louisiana Delta Community College, MonroeNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,998
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant-Workforce Accelerated program at Louisiana Delta Community College
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant-Workforce Accelerated program at Louisiana Delta Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,998
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant-Workforce Accelerated program at Louisiana Delta Community College

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    CNA/Nurse Aide/Nursing Assistant

    River Parishes Institute, LLC

    Gonzales

    No diploma needed

    River Parishes Institute, LLC, GonzalesNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    Program website, CNA/Nurse Aide/Nursing Assistant at River Parishes Institute, LLC
    More details about CNA/Nurse Aide/Nursing Assistant at River Parishes Institute, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $710
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, CNA/Nurse Aide/Nursing Assistant at River Parishes Institute, LLC

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Next Level Educational Services

    Laplace

    No diploma needed

    Next Level Educational Services, LaplaceNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Next Level Educational Services
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Next Level Educational Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Next Level Educational Services

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant

    Next Level Educational Services

    Laplace

    No diploma needed

    Next Level Educational Services, LaplaceNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,050
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Next Level Educational Services
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Next Level Educational Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,050
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Next Level Educational Services

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    CNA Training

    Mia's Medical Academy

    Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    Mia's Medical Academy, Baton RougeNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,550
    Program website, CNA Training at Mia's Medical Academy
    More details about CNA Training at Mia's Medical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,550
    Program website, CNA Training at Mia's Medical Academy

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant Course

    Healthcare Training Institute LLC

    Kenner

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Healthcare Training Institute LLC, KennerNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,050
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Course at Healthcare Training Institute LLC
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant Course at Healthcare Training Institute LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,050
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Course at Healthcare Training Institute LLC

How to pay for CNA classes in Louisiana

WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

programs with a price cost under $1,000
4 of 21
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
37th of 45
CNA programs here, against the typical state's 21
21 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 New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Monroe and other Louisiana cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas.

Other training in Louisiana

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

Where the Louisiana nursing assistant program numbers come from

Which Louisiana nursing assistant programs are on this list?

These are the nursing assistant programs Louisiana 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 Louisiana offers.

How the prices and results of Louisiana 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 Louisiana figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.

Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Louisiana

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 483.152, Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. 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)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. 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
  11. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns