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CNA classes in Maine

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

34 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Maine 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 Maine, 12 of the 37 programs take students without a high school diploma, 18 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 7 ask for earlier courses first.

All 37 are the same kind of program: nursing assistant (CNA).

See the 37 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in Maine?

$875 to $1,450 is what most CNA programs in Maine cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 33 programs with a price. All of them: $400 to $2,200

In the typical program

Finished the program
96%
Working 6 months later
88%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,900
Length
Not reported
None of the 37 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Maine may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made

Are there free CNA classes in Maine?

All 37 CNA programs in Maine approved for WIOA funding

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37 programs

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed

    LNA

    LNA Health Careers

    Manchester, NH

    No diploma needed

    LNA Health Careers, Manchester, NHNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Maine; Maine approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$9,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    School website, LNA at LNA Health Careers
    More details about LNA at LNA Health Careers
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,390
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    827
    Earned a year, estimated
    $9,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    School website, LNA at LNA Health Careers
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Mid-Coast School of Technology

    Rockland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,216

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Mid-Coast School of Technology
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Mid-Coast School of Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,338
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,216
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Mid-Coast School of Technology
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA)

    Central Lincoln County Adult Education

    Damariscotta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Lincoln County Adult Education, DamariscottaNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) at Central Lincoln County Adult Education
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,902
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Merrymeeting Adult Education

    Topsham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Merrymeeting Adult Education, TopshamNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,900
    Price if you pay yourself$975

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Merrymeeting Adult Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Merrymeeting Adult Education
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,981
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $975
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Merrymeeting Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Auburn Adult Education

    Auburn

    No diploma needed

    Auburn Adult Education, AuburnNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,700
    Price if you pay yourself$1,180
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Auburn Adult Education
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,171
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,180
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personEducation and courses

    Healthcare Pathway Module 3

    Lewiston Adult Education

    Lewiston

    Education and courses

    Lewiston Adult Education, LewistonNursing assistant (CNA)In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$550

    27 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Healthcare Pathway Module 3 at Lewiston Adult Education
    More details about Healthcare Pathway Module 3 at Lewiston Adult Education
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $550
    students trained with WIOA funding
    27
    Program website, Healthcare Pathway Module 3 at Lewiston Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nurses Assistant- National Healthcare

    Bangor Adult & Community Education

    Bangor

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bangor Adult & Community Education, BangorNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,500
    Price if you pay yourself$400
    School website, Certified Nurses Assistant- National Healthcare at Bangor Adult & Community Education
    More details about Certified Nurses Assistant- National Healthcare at Bangor Adult & Community Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,630
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $400
    School website, Certified Nurses Assistant- National Healthcare at Bangor Adult & Community Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personPrerequisite courses

    Certified Nurses Assistant

    Gray-New Gloucester Adult & Community Education

    Gray

    Prerequisite courses

    Gray-New Gloucester Adult & Community Education, GrayNursing assistant (CNA)In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$42,500
    Price if you pay yourself$400
    More details about Certified Nurses Assistant at Gray-New Gloucester Adult & Community Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,627
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $400
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    CNA (Nursing Assistant) apprenticeship

    Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

    Rockport

    No diploma needed

    Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education, RockportNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CNA (Nursing Assistant) apprenticeship at Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
    More details about CNA (Nursing Assistant) apprenticeship at Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,854
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, CNA (Nursing Assistant) apprenticeship at Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridEducation and courses

    Certified Nurse Assistant CNA Plus

    RSU 29/MSAD 70 Houlton Hodgdon Adult & Community Education

    Houlton

    Education and courses

    RSU 29/MSAD 70 Houlton Hodgdon Adult & Community Education, HoultonNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$25,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,100

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant CNA Plus at RSU 29/MSAD 70 Houlton Hodgdon Adult & Community Education
    More details about Certified Nurse Assistant CNA Plus at RSU 29/MSAD 70 Houlton Hodgdon Adult & Community Education
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,242
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,100
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant CNA Plus at RSU 29/MSAD 70 Houlton Hodgdon Adult & Community Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    CNA

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

    Caribou

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed., CaribouNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, CNA at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    More details about CNA at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,903
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    School website, CNA at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Augusta Adult & Community Education

    Augusta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Augusta Adult & Community Education, AugustaNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,200
    Price if you pay yourself$879
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Augusta Adult & Community Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Augusta Adult & Community Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,045
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $879
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Augusta Adult & Community Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

    Scarborough Adult Learning Center

    Scarborough

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Scarborough Adult Learning Center, ScarboroughNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA at Scarborough Adult Learning Center
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA at Scarborough Adult Learning Center
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA at Scarborough Adult Learning Center
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    York Adult and Community Education

    York

    High school diploma or equivalent

    York Adult and Community Education, YorkNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,250
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at York Adult and Community Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at York Adult and Community Education
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,250
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at York Adult and Community Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant Program

    Washington County Adult and Community Education

    Machias

    No diploma needed

    Washington County Adult and Community Education, MachiasNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,576
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Washington County Adult and Community Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Washington County Adult and Community Education
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,576
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Washington County Adult and Community Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education

    South Paris

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education, South ParisNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,850

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,236
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,850
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education

    Livermore Falls

    High school diploma or equivalent

    RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education, Livermore FallsNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,700

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,588
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,700
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Region 9 Adult Education

    Mexico

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Region 9 Adult Education, MexicoNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,850

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Region 9 Adult Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Region 9 Adult Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,600
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,850
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Region 9 Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Multilingual CNA

    Portland Adult Education

    Portland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Portland Adult Education, PortlandNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,500
    Price if you pay yourself$875

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Multilingual CNA at Portland Adult Education
    More details about Multilingual CNA at Portland Adult Education
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,114
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $875
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    School website, Multilingual CNA at Portland Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education

    Biddeford

    No diploma needed

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education, BiddefordNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$500
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $76
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $500
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Fall 2022

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education

    Biddeford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education, BiddefordNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$500
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Fall 2022 at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Fall 2022 at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $76
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $500
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Fall 2022 at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Summer 2022

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education

    Biddeford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education, BiddefordNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$500
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Summer 2022 at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Summer 2022 at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $76
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $500
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Summer 2022 at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    MSAD #61 & 72 Adult Ed: Lake Region/Fryeburg Area

    Naples

    No diploma needed

    MSAD #61 & 72 Adult Ed: Lake Region/Fryeburg Area, NaplesNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$600
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at MSAD #61 & 72 Adult Ed: Lake Region/Fryeburg Area
    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
    $600
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Sanford Community Adult Education

    Sanford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sanford Community Adult Education, SanfordNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Sanford Community Adult Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Sanford Community Adult Education
    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
    $800
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Sanford Community Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

    Waterville

    No diploma needed

    Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education, WatervilleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,025
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
    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
    $1,025
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant course

    Waldo County Technical Center Adult Education

    Waldo

    No diploma needed

    Waldo County Technical Center Adult Education, WaldoNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,150
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant course at Waldo County Technical Center Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,150
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Lewiston Adult Education

    Lewiston

    No diploma needed

    Lewiston Adult Education, LewistonNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,195
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Lewiston Adult Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Lewiston Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $75
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,195
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Lewiston Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Washington County Community College

    Calais

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Washington County Community College, CalaisNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Washington County Community College
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Washington County Community College
    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
    $1,200
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Washington County Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nurse's Assistant

    Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC)

    Dover-Foxcroft

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC), Dover-FoxcroftNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,300
    Program website, Certified Nurse's Assistant at Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC)
    More details about Certified Nurse's Assistant at Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC)
    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
    $1,300
    Program website, Certified Nurse's Assistant at Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC)
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personPrerequisite courses

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    RSU 24 Adult Education

    Sullivan

    Prerequisite courses

    RSU 24 Adult Education, SullivanNursing assistant (CNA)In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,400
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at RSU 24 Adult Education
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at RSU 24 Adult Education
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    $1,400
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at RSU 24 Adult Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNA Training Program

    Deer Isle Adult & Community Education

    Deer Isle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Deer Isle Adult & Community Education, Deer IsleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,430
    More details about CNA Training Program at Deer Isle Adult & Community Education
    Finished
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    Not reported
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    $30
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    Not reported
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    $1,430
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personEducation and courses

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Valley Unified Continuing Education (Madawaska & Fort Kent)

    Fort Kent

    Education and courses

    Valley Unified Continuing Education (Madawaska & Fort Kent), Fort KentNursing assistant (CNA)In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,450
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Valley Unified Continuing Education (Madawaska & Fort Kent)
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    Not reported
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    Not reported
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    None listed
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    $1,450
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Assistant

    MSAD #1 Adult and Community Education

    Presque Isle

    No diploma needed

    MSAD #1 Adult and Community Education, Presque IsleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,454
    School website, Certified Nurse Assistant at MSAD #1 Adult and Community Education
    More details about Certified Nurse Assistant at MSAD #1 Adult and Community Education
    Finished
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    $310
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    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,454
    School website, Certified Nurse Assistant at MSAD #1 Adult and Community Education
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personEducation and courses

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Franklin County Adult and Community Education

    Farmington

    Education and courses

    Franklin County Adult and Community Education, FarmingtonNursing assistant (CNA)In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,650
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Franklin County Adult and Community Education
    Finished
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    $1,650
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personPrerequisite courses

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Ellsworth Adult Education

    Ellsworth

    Prerequisite courses

    Ellsworth Adult Education, EllsworthNursing assistant (CNA)In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Ellsworth Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
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    $250
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    $1,750
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Westbrook Adult Education

    Westbrook

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westbrook Adult Education, WestbrookNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Westbrook Adult Education
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  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant

    Eastern Maine Community College

    Bangor

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Maine Community College, BangorNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Nursing Assistant at Eastern Maine Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Eastern Maine Community College
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    School website, Nursing Assistant at Eastern Maine Community College

How to pay for CNA classes in Maine

WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in Maine

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 Maine

programs with a price cost under $1,000
11 of 33
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
23rd of 45
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
32 of 32
CNA programs here, against the typical state's 21
37 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 Portland, Lewiston, Bangor and other Maine cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 17 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Maine

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

Where the Maine nursing assistant program numbers come from

Which Maine nursing assistant programs are on this list?

These are the nursing assistant programs Maine 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 Maine offers.

How the prices and results of Maine 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 Maine

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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