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CNA classes in Minnesota

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

20 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 1 of the 34 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 33 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

All 34 are the same kind of program: nursing assistant (CNA).

See the 34 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in Minnesota?

$515 to $816 is what most CNA programs in Minnesota cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 30 programs with a price. All of them: $455 to $2,704

In the typical program

Finished the program
95%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $17,400
Length
30 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 Minnesota may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made

Are there free CNA classes in Minnesota?

All 34 CNA programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

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34 programs

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

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College

    Worthington

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, WorthingtonNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,200
    Price if you pay yourself$530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,810
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,368
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College

    Granite Falls

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Granite FallsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,200
    Price if you pay yourself$530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,810
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,368
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College

    Pipestone

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, PipestoneNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,200
    Price if you pay yourself$530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,810
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,368
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, JacksonNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,200
    Price if you pay yourself$530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,810
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,368
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College

    Canby

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, CanbyNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,200
    Price if you pay yourself$530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,810
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,368
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $530
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,100
    Price if you pay yourself$860
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,268
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,356
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $860
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Anoka Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Saint Paul College

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. PaulNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,500
    Price if you pay yourself$833
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Saint Paul College
    More details about Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Saint Paul College
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,866
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    822
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $833
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Saint Paul College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Century College

    White Bear Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Century College, White Bear LakeNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,700
    Price if you pay yourself$662
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Century College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Century College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,913
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    573
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $662
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Century College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,700
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,922
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    573
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $800
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Inver Hills Community College

    Inver Grove Heights

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove HeightsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,100
    Price if you pay yourself$819
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Inver Hills Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Inver Hills Community College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,768
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    550
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $819
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Inver Hills Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Lake Superior College

    Duluth

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Superior College, DuluthNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,100
    Price if you pay yourself$455
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Lake Superior College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Lake Superior College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,778
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    539
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $455
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Lake Superior College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Lake Superior College

    Duluth

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Superior College, DuluthNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,100
    Price if you pay yourself$607
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Lake Superior College
    More details about Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Lake Superior College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,778
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    539
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $607
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Lake Superior College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Normandale Community College

    Bloomington

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Normandale Community College, BloomingtonNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,000
    Price if you pay yourself$665
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Normandale Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Normandale Community College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,741
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    438
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $665
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Normandale Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Dakota County Technical College

    Rosemount

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dakota County Technical College, RosemountNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$18,900
    Price if you pay yourself$870
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,718
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    433
    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $870
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn ParkNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,400
    Price if you pay yourself$807
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,359
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    334
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $807
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Hennepin Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Hennepin Technical College

    Eden Prairie

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Eden PrairieNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,400
    Price if you pay yourself$807
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,359
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    334
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $807
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Hennepin Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Northland Community and Technical College

    Thief River Falls

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River FallsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,800
    Price if you pay yourself$510
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northland Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Northland Community and Technical College
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    33%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,956
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    304
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $510
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northland Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Northland Community and Technical College

    East Grand Forks

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand ForksNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,800
    Price if you pay yourself$510
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northland Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Northland Community and Technical College
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    33%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,956
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    304
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $510
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northland Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant

    Rochester Community and Technical College

    Rochester

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rochester Community and Technical College, RochesterNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,704
    Program website, Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant at Rochester Community and Technical College
    More details about Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant at Rochester Community and Technical College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,150
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    287
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,704
    Program website, Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant at Rochester Community and Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Pine Technical and Community College

    Pine City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pine Technical and Community College, Pine CityNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,300
    Price if you pay yourself$473
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Pine Technical and Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Pine Technical and Community College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,829
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    157
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $473
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Pine Technical and Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide

    Pine Technical and Community College

    Pine City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pine Technical and Community College, Pine CityNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,682
    Program website, Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide at Pine Technical and Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide at Pine Technical and Community College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,829
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    157
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,682
    Program website, Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide at Pine Technical and Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Riverland Community College

    Owatonna

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, OwatonnaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$509
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,364
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $509
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Riverland Community College

    Austin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, AustinNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$509
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,364
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $509
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Riverland Community College

    Albert Lea

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, Albert LeaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$509
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,364
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $509
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Riverland Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

    Cloquet

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, CloquetNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$14,200
    Price if you pay yourself$655
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,541
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $655
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Alexandria Technical and Community College

    Alexandria

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimated$32,500
    Price if you pay yourself$496
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Alexandria Technical and Community College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Alexandria Technical and Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,123
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $496
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Alexandria Technical and Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota North College

    Eveleth

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, EvelethNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota North College

    International Falls

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, International FallsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota North College

    Hibbing

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, HibbingNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota North College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, Grand RapidsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Minnesota North College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Northwest Technical College

    Bemidji

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Technical College, BemidjiNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$713
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northwest Technical College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Northwest Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $713
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northwest Technical College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant /Home Health Aide

    Scofield Nursing Assistant Training Center

    Cambridge

    No diploma needed

    Scofield Nursing Assistant Training Center, CambridgeNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$730
    More details about Nursing Assistant /Home Health Aide at Scofield Nursing Assistant Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $730
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Central Lakes College

    Staples

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Lakes College, StaplesNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$819
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Central Lakes College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Central Lakes College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $819
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Central Lakes College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Central Lakes College

    Brainerd

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Lakes College, BrainerdNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$819
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Central Lakes College
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Central Lakes College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $819
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Central Lakes College

How to pay for CNA classes in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in Minnesota

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 Minnesota

programs with a price cost under $1,000
28 of 30
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
6th of 45
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
1 of 32
CNA programs here, against the typical state's 21
34 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 Minneapolis, Duluth, Worthington and other Minnesota cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 6 more programs are in 6 other areas, 9 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Minnesota

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

Where the Minnesota nursing assistant program numbers come from

Which Minnesota nursing assistant programs are on this list?

These are the nursing assistant programs Minnesota 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 Minnesota offers.

How the prices and results of Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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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