$1,400 tuition. $500 deposit. Payment plans available.
Transparent pricing for the 5-week CNA training program. Program currently pending state approval.
Program fees
| Fee | Amount | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (total) | $1,400 | Paid in full on the first day of class, or per signed Payment Plan |
| Deposit (non-refundable) | $500 | At registration (applied to tuition) |
| Balance | $900 | Per signed Payment Plan |
The CDPH 283B form required to take the state exam is issued only after full tuition payment and completion of all program requirements.
What's included in tuition
- All theory instruction (online via Microsoft Teams + Moodle, or in-person)
- All supervised clinical training at our Visalia clinical site
- CNA textbook: Nursing Assistant Certification, California Edition, 2nd Edition — Dr. Carrie L. Jarosinski, RN, CNE, CWP
- CNA workbook: Nursing Assistant Certification, California Edition Workbook — Lisa Rae Whitley, RN
- Two (2) CNA Pathways-branded scrub tops (replacement: $10 each)
- School-issued name badge (loaner, $5 charge if lost or damaged)
- Loaner gait belt for clinical training
- California state CNA exam preparation
What students provide separately
The following are required and are the student's responsibility:
- Khaki scrub bottoms (student-purchased)
- Closed-toe, slip-resistant, water-proof nursing or athletic shoes (no clogs, foam shoes, heels, platforms, sandals, or open-toe)
- Pens, pencils, and a notebook
- Analog or second-hand watch (smartwatches are not permitted)
- State CNA certification examination fee (paid directly to Credentia Nurse Aide LLC, the state testing vendor)
- Criminal background check / Live Scan fingerprinting
- TB test, physician's health clearance, and required immunizations
- For online students: a computer or iPad meeting program tech requirements (see the program page)
Payment plans
Flexible payment plans are available to split the $900 tuition balance across the duration of the program. Specific plan options will be reviewed and signed with each student at registration. Ask for details.
Accepted payment methods
- Cashier's check
- Debit or credit card
- Zelle
- ACH bank transfer
We do not accept cash or personal checks.
Refund policy
The $500 deposit includes a $250 non-refundable registration fee. A complete refund and withdrawal policy is provided in writing at registration and reviewed during your enrollment appointment.
Free clinical starter kit for the first 30 students
The first 30 students to complete enrollment will receive a complimentary clinical starter kit at no additional cost: a gait belt, a blood pressure cuff, and a stopwatch — the same tools used in clinicals and the state skills exam.
Financial aid resources to explore
Several outside funding sources may help cover the cost of CNA training. Students are encouraged to explore these on their own:
- County Workforce Development Boards (WIOA funding for eligible adults)
- Employer tuition reimbursement — many nursing homes and home-health agencies pay for training in exchange for employment after certification
- Veteran's benefits if applicable
- Local scholarships and grants for healthcare workforce development
See our resource page How to Pay for CNA Training for a detailed walk-through of each option.
Join the waitlist for tuition updates.
Free to join. The first 30 students to enroll receive a free clinical starter kit — gait belt, blood pressure cuff, and stopwatch.