CNA classes in Alabama

34 CNA programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

29 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Alabama 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 In Alabama, 15 of the 34 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 14 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 34 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in Alabama?

$778 to $1,875

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 34 programs with a price: $580 to $7,347

Finished the program: 93%
Working 6 months later: Not reported
Earned a year, estimated: about $18,400
Length: Not reported for most programs

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

Are there free CNA classes in Alabama?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most nursing assistant programs in Alabama cost $778 to $1,875.

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

CNA classes in Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery and other Alabama cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 8 more programs are in 8 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

All 34 CNA programs in Alabama approved for funding

34 programs

Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant with Externship
Career Health Services Academy, Pelham
No diploma needed
Career Health Services Academy, Pelham · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,510
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant with Externship at Career Health Services Academy
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$510
Students counted
258
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,510
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Saad Enterprises, Inc, Mobile
High school diploma or equivalent
Saad Enterprises, Inc, Mobile · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,300
Price if you pay yourself$850
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Saad Enterprises, Inc
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Saad Enterprises, Inc
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$4,572
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$80
Students counted
254
a year, estimated
$18,300
price
$850
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Nurse Aide Training Program
SM School of Opportunity, LLC., Bessemer
No diploma needed
SM School of Opportunity, LLC., Bessemer · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$755
Program website, Nurse Aide Training Program at SM School of Opportunity, LLC.
More details about Nurse Aide Training Program at SM School of Opportunity, LLC.
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
207
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$755
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victory Professional Development Center, Mobile
No diploma needed
Victory Professional Development Center, Mobile · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$14,900
Price if you pay yourself$850
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Victory Professional Development Center
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Victory Professional Development Center
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$3,718
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
198
a year, estimated
$14,900
price
$850
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monroe Healthcare Training Academy, Monroeville
No diploma needed
Monroe Healthcare Training Academy, Monroeville · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$650
School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Monroe Healthcare Training Academy
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Monroe Healthcare Training Academy
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
134
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$650
Patient care technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Health Aide/Patient Care Tech
Wallace Community College, Selma
High school diploma or equivalent
Wallace Community College, Selma · Patient care technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,347
School website, Health Aide/Patient Care Tech at Wallace Community College
More details about Health Aide/Patient Care Tech at Wallace Community College
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
42 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,490
Students counted
92
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,347
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nurse Assistant/Aide
Southern Union Community College, Opelika
High school diploma or equivalent
Southern Union Community College, Opelika · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,800
Price if you pay yourself$648
Program website, Nurse Assistant/Aide at Southern Union Community College
More details about Nurse Assistant/Aide at Southern Union Community College
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$4,198
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$760
Students counted
88
a year, estimated
$16,800
price
$648
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing Assistant
Reid State Technical College, Evergreen
High school diploma or equivalent
Reid State Technical College, Evergreen · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,669
Program website, Nursing Assistant at Reid State Technical College
More details about Nursing Assistant at Reid State Technical College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$925
Students counted
78
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,669
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant PLUS Phlebotomy Technician
Taite Healthcare Training, LLC, Mobile
High school diploma or equivalent
Taite Healthcare Training, LLC, Mobile · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$11,600
Price if you pay yourself$1,900
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant PLUS Phlebotomy Technician at Taite Healthcare Training, LLC
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant PLUS Phlebotomy Technician at Taite Healthcare Training, LLC
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$2,910
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$400
Students counted
69
a year, estimated
$11,600
price
$1,900
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy - Skills Training
Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden
No diploma needed
Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$20,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,300
Program website, Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy - Skills Training at Gadsden State Community College
More details about Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy - Skills Training at Gadsden State Community College
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$5,146
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
69
a year, estimated
$20,600
price
$2,300
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Easterseals Central Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals Central Alabama, Montgomery
High school diploma or equivalent
Easter Seals Central Alabama, Montgomery · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,435
Program website, Easterseals Central Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant at Easter Seals Central Alabama
More details about Easterseals Central Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant at Easter Seals Central Alabama
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$4,616
Length
5 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
64
a year, estimated
$18,500
price
$1,435
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
George C. Wallace Community College, Dothan
No diploma needed
George C. Wallace Community College, Dothan · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$18,800
Price if you pay yourself$875
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at George C. Wallace Community College
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at George C. Wallace Community College
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$4,705
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
59
a year, estimated
$18,800
price
$875
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personPrerequisite courses
Certified Nursing Assistant Preparation Training Program
Calhoun Community College, Decatur
Prerequisite courses
Calhoun Community College, Decatur · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$22,600
Price if you pay yourself$899
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Preparation Training Program at Calhoun Community College
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant Preparation Training Program at Calhoun Community College
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$5,643
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$275
Students counted
51
a year, estimated
$22,600
price
$899
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Taite Healthcare Training, LLC, Mobile
No diploma needed
Taite Healthcare Training, LLC, Mobile · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,300
Price if you pay yourself$580
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Taite Healthcare Training, LLC
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Taite Healthcare Training, LLC
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$5,327
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$140
Students counted
44
a year, estimated
$21,300
price
$580
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Nurse Aide
Norfolk Allied Health Training Center, Montgomery
No diploma needed
Norfolk Allied Health Training Center, Montgomery · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$819
Program website, Nurse Aide at Norfolk Allied Health Training Center
More details about Nurse Aide at Norfolk Allied Health Training Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$244
Students counted
42
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$819
Patient care technicianHybridNo diploma needed
Patient Care Technician
Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville
No diploma needed
Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville · Patient care technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$20,400
Price if you pay yourself$3,200
Program website, Patient Care Technician at Northeast Alabama Community College
More details about Patient Care Technician at Northeast Alabama Community College
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$5,088
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,175
Students counted
41
a year, estimated
$20,400
price
$3,200
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dannon Training Institute, Birmingham
No diploma needed
Dannon Training Institute, Birmingham · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,400
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Dannon Training Institute
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$450
Students counted
38
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,400
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Academy, Sylacauga
No diploma needed
Patient Care Academy, Sylacauga · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,000
Price if you pay yourself$725
Program website, Nursing Assistant at Patient Care Academy
More details about Nursing Assistant at Patient Care Academy
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$3,741
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$135
Students counted
35
a year, estimated
$15,000
price
$725
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Achievement Center - Easter Seals, Opelika
No diploma needed
Achievement Center - Easter Seals, Opelika · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$16,300
Price if you pay yourself$1,660
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Achievement Center - Easter Seals
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Achievement Center - Easter Seals
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$4,079
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$140
Students counted
35
a year, estimated
$16,300
price
$1,660
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nurse Assistant/Aide
Bevill State Community College, Sumiton
High school diploma or equivalent
Bevill State Community College, Sumiton · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$9,400
Price if you pay yourself$825
Program website, Nurse Assistant/Aide at Bevill State Community College
More details about Nurse Assistant/Aide at Bevill State Community College
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$2,356
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
34
a year, estimated
$9,400
price
$825
Patient care technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Patient Care Technician
The National Training Institute for Healthcare Technicians L, Birmingham
High school diploma or equivalent
The National Training Institute for Healthcare Technicians L, Birmingham · Patient care technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,300
Price if you pay yourself$4,425
Program website, Patient Care Technician at The National Training Institute for Healthcare Technicians L
More details about Patient Care Technician at The National Training Institute for Healthcare Technicians L
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$4,579
Length
23 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$655
Students counted
31
a year, estimated
$18,300
price
$4,425
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc, Montgomery
High school diploma or equivalent
Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc, Montgomery · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$750
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
27
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$750
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham
High school diploma or equivalent
Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$899
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Jefferson State Community College
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Jefferson State Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$903
Students counted
23
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$899
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Nursing Assistant
Chattahoochee Valley State Community College, Phenix City
No diploma needed
Chattahoochee Valley State Community College, Phenix City · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$909
Program website, Nursing Assistant at Chattahoochee Valley State Community College
More details about Nursing Assistant at Chattahoochee Valley State Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$904
Students counted
23
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$909
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant
Drake State Technical College, Huntsville
High school diploma or equivalent
Drake State Technical College, Huntsville · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,800
Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Drake State Technical College
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Drake State Technical College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
21
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,800
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Nursing Assistant
Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville
No diploma needed
Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,300
Price if you pay yourself$750
Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northeast Alabama Community College
More details about Nursing Assistant at Northeast Alabama Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$5,327
Length
12 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$400
Students counted
18
a year, estimated
$21,300
price
$750
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nurse Assistant/Aide (Training for Existing Business & Industry)
Coastal Alabama Community College, Bay Minette
High school diploma or equivalent
Coastal Alabama Community College, Bay Minette · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,600
Price if you pay yourself$765
Program website, Nurse Assistant/Aide (Training for Existing Business & Industry) at Coastal Alabama Community College
More details about Nurse Assistant/Aide (Training for Existing Business & Industry) at Coastal Alabama Community College
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$6,645
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$555
Students counted
15
a year, estimated
$26,600
price
$765
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lawson State Community College, Birmingham
High school diploma or equivalent
Lawson State Community College, Birmingham · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$950
School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Lawson State Community College
More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Lawson State Community College
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
14
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$950
Patient care technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Patient Care Technician
Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa
High school diploma or equivalent
Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa · Patient care technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,399
Program website, Patient Care Technician at Shelton State Community College
More details about Patient Care Technician at Shelton State Community College
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$731
Students counted
10
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,399
Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridEducation and courses
Nursing Assistant
Northwest Shoals Community College, Muscle Shoals
Education and courses
Northwest Shoals Community College, Muscle Shoals · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$681
Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northwest Shoals Community College
More details about Nursing Assistant at Northwest Shoals Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$397
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$681
Patient care technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Trio - Patient Care Tech Certified Patient Care Tech, Certified EKG, Certified Phlebotomist .)
Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc, Montgomery
High school diploma or equivalent
Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc, Montgomery · Patient care technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$980
Program website, Trio - Patient Care Tech Certified Patient Care Tech, Certified EKG, Certified Phlebotomist .) at Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc
More details about Trio - Patient Care Tech Certified Patient Care Tech, Certified EKG, Certified Phlebotomist .) at Jes Phlebotomy Healthservices, Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,180
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$980
Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed
Nursing Assistant
Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC, Birmingham
No diploma needed
Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC, Birmingham · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,000
Program website, Nursing Assistant at Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC
More details about Nursing Assistant at Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,000
Nursing assistant (CNA)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Patient Care Assistant With Externship Option
Career Health Services Academy, Online, based in Pelham, AL
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Health Services Academy, Online, based in Pelham, AL · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
More details about Certified Patient Care Assistant With Externship Option at Career Health Services Academy
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,000
Patient care technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Patient Care Technician
Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC, Birmingham
High school diploma or equivalent
Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC, Birmingham · Patient care technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
Program website, Patient Care Technician at Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC
More details about Patient Care Technician at Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
27 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,995

How to pay for CNA classes in Alabama

Workforce funding can pay for CNA classes in Alabama

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁴

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.⁵⁶

GI Bill for CNA classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁷

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Alabama nursing assistant program numbers come from

Which Alabama nursing assistant programs are on this list?

These are the nursing assistant programs Alabama approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alabama offers.

How Alabama nursing assistant program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some nursing assistant programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the Alabama figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Alabama among the states with "known data quality concerns".⁸ We leave out the share working 6 months later for Alabama: its rates sit far below every other state's.

Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Alabama

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CNA classes in Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery and other Alabama cities

All 34 CNA programs in Alabama approved for funding

Certified Nursing Assistant with Externship

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Nurse Aide Training Program

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Aide/Patient Care Tech

Nurse Assistant/Aide

Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant PLUS Phlebotomy Technician

Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy - Skills Training

Easterseals Central Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant Preparation Training Program

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurse Aide

Patient Care Technician

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurse Assistant/Aide

Patient Care Technician

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Nurse Assistant/Aide (Training for Existing Business & Industry)

Certified Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Technician

Nursing Assistant

Trio - Patient Care Tech Certified Patient Care Tech, Certified EKG, Certified Phlebotomist .)

Nursing Assistant

Certified Patient Care Assistant With Externship Option

Patient Care Technician

How to pay for CNA classes in Alabama

Workforce funding can pay for CNA classes in Alabama

Ask at an American Job Center

Financial aid and grants for CNA classes

GI Bill for CNA classes

Where the Alabama nursing assistant program numbers come from

Which Alabama nursing assistant programs are on this list?

How Alabama nursing assistant program prices are reported

What the graduate results of these programs measure

Why do some nursing assistant programs say "Not reported"?

Why the kind of school is left off each program

How reliable are the Alabama figures?

Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Alabama