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CNA classes in New Jersey

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

14 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and New Jersey 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 New Jersey, 9 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma and 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

All 16 are the same kind of program: nursing assistant (CNA).

See the 16 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in New Jersey?

$2,009 to $3,972 is what most CNA programs in New Jersey cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $1,266 to $4,214

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not reported
None of the 16 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 New Jersey may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made

Are there free CNA classes in New Jersey?

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

All 16 CNA programs in New Jersey approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Aide Training Program

    Prn Training Center - Northfield PCS

    Northfield

    No diploma needed

    Prn Training Center - Northfield PCS, NorthfieldNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900

    19 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide Training Program at Prn Training Center - Northfield PCS
    More details about Certified Nurse Aide Training Program at Prn Training Center - Northfield PCS
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,703
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,900
    students trained with WIOA funding
    19
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide Training Program at Prn Training Center - Northfield PCS

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Aide CNA

    ComTec Institute East Orange PCS

    Eastorange

    No diploma needed

    ComTec Institute East Orange PCS, EastorangeNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,214

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide CNA at ComTec Institute East Orange PCS
    More details about Certified Nurse Aide CNA at ComTec Institute East Orange PCS
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $90
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,214
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide CNA at ComTec Institute East Orange PCS

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

    CNA

    Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus

    Vineland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus, VinelandNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,188

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CNA at Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus
    More details about CNA at Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,872
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $345
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,188
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, CNA at Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Enhanced Certified Nurse Aide Program

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry

    Jersey City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry, Jersey CityNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,266
    Program website, Enhanced Certified Nurse Aide Program at Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry
    More details about Enhanced Certified Nurse Aide Program at Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry
    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
    $1,266
    Program website, Enhanced Certified Nurse Aide Program at Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program

    Paramus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program, ParamusNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,400
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program
    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,400
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program

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

    Certified Nursing Aide

    Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Dover PCS

    Dover

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Dover PCS, DoverNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,450
    Program website, Certified Nursing Aide at Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Dover PCS
    More details about Certified Nursing Aide at Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Dover PCS
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,450
    Program website, Certified Nursing Aide at Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Dover PCS

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

    Certified Nursing Aide

    Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Union PCS

    Union

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Union PCS, UnionNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,450
    Program website, Certified Nursing Aide at Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Union PCS
    More details about Certified Nursing Aide at Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Union PCS
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,450
    Program website, Certified Nursing Aide at Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Union PCS

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurses Aide

    County College of Morris

    Randolph

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    County College of Morris, RandolphNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,195
    Program website, Certified Nurses Aide at County College of Morris
    More details about Certified Nurses Aide at County College of Morris
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $104
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,195
    Program website, Certified Nurses Aide at County College of Morris

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

    Community Health Worker with CNA

    Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2

    Newark

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2, NewarkNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,558
    Program website, Community Health Worker with CNA at Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2
    More details about Community Health Worker with CNA at Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $360
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,558
    Program website, Community Health Worker with CNA at Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2

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

    CNA and CHHA Dual Certification

    Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS

    Pleasantville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS, PleasantvilleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,800
    More details about CNA and CHHA Dual Certification at Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,800

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse AIde

    LTC Career Training Inc. Neptune PCS

    Neptune

    No diploma needed

    LTC Career Training Inc. Neptune PCS, NeptuneNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Certified Nurse AIde at LTC Career Training Inc. Neptune PCS
    More details about Certified Nurse AIde at LTC Career Training Inc. Neptune PCS
    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
    $3,900
    Program website, Certified Nurse AIde at LTC Career Training Inc. Neptune PCS

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

    Certified Nurse Aide

    Branford Institute Elizabeth PCS

    Elizabeth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Branford Institute Elizabeth PCS, ElizabethNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide at Branford Institute Elizabeth PCS
    More details about Certified Nurse Aide at Branford Institute Elizabeth PCS
    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
    $3,900
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide at Branford Institute Elizabeth PCS

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Aide

    Academy of Training Employment Newark PCS

    Newark

    No diploma needed

    Academy of Training Employment Newark PCS, NewarkNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide at Academy of Training Employment Newark PCS
    More details about Certified Nurse Aide at Academy of Training Employment Newark PCS
    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
    $3,900
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide at Academy of Training Employment Newark PCS

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

    Certified Nurse Aide

    Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS

    Pleasantville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS, PleasantvilleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    More details about Certified Nurse Aide at Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS
    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
    $3,900

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Aide CNA

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry

    Jersey City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry, Jersey CityNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,214
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide CNA at Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry
    More details about Certified Nurse Aide CNA at Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $90
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,214
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide CNA at Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Aide CNA

    Monmouth County Vocational School Adult Post Secondary Evening Education

    Neptune

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Monmouth County Vocational School Adult Post Secondary Evening Education, NeptuneNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,214
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide CNA at Monmouth County Vocational School Adult Post Secondary Evening Education
    More details about Certified Nurse Aide CNA at Monmouth County Vocational School Adult Post Secondary Evening Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $90
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,214
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide CNA at Monmouth County Vocational School Adult Post Secondary Evening Education

How to pay for CNA classes in New Jersey

WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in New Jersey

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 New Jersey

programs with a price cost under $2,000
4 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
45th of 45
CNA programs here, against the typical state's 21
16 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 York, Atlantic City, Vineland and other New Jersey cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in New Jersey

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

Where the New Jersey nursing assistant program numbers come from

Which New Jersey nursing assistant programs are on this list?

These are the nursing assistant programs New Jersey 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 New Jersey offers.

How the prices and results of New Jersey 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 New Jersey figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New Jersey among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about CNA classes in New Jersey

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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