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CNA classes in Minnesota

39 CNA 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 In Minnesota, 1 of the 39 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 39 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in Minnesota?

$530 to $819

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 35 programs with a price: $455 to $2,704

Finished the program
95%
Working 6 months later
77%
Earned a year, estimated
about $18,900
Length
30 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Are there free CNA classes in Minnesota?

CNA classes in Minneapolis, Duluth, Owatonna and other Minnesota cities

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

All 39 CNA programs in Minnesota approved for funding

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39 programs

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

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,200
    price
    $530
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Granite Falls

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Granite Falls · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,200
    price
    $530
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Pipestone

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Pipestone · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,200
    price
    $530
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Jackson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Jackson · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,200
    price
    $530
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,200
    price
    $530
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Anoka Technical College, Anoka

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, Anoka · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $21,100
    price
    $860
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Saint Paul College, St. Paul

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. Paul · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $19,500
    price
    $833
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Century College, White Bear Lake

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Century College, White Bear Lake · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $19,700
    price
    $662
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $19,700
    price
    $800
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,100
    price
    $819
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Lake Superior College, Duluth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Superior College, Duluth · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,100
    price
    $455
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Lake Superior College, Duluth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Superior College, Duluth · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,100
    price
    $607
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Normandale Community College, Bloomington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Normandale Community College, Bloomington · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $15,000
    price
    $665
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $18,900
    price
    $870
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $17,400
    price
    $807
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $17,400
    price
    $807
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $11,800
    price
    $510
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $11,800
    price
    $510
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant

    Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $28,600
    price
    $2,704
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $19,300
    price
    $473
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide

    Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pine Technical and Community College, Pine City · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $19,300
    price
    $2,682
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Riverland Community College, Owatonna

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, Owatonna · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $21,500
    price
    $509
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Riverland Community College, Austin

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, Austin · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $21,500
    price
    $509
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Riverland Community College, Albert Lea

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, Albert Lea · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $21,500
    price
    $509
  • Home health aideIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Home Health Aide

    Riverland Community College, Austin

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, Austin · Home health aide · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$678
    Program website, Home Health Aide at Riverland Community College
    More details about Home Health Aide at Riverland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,364
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $21,500
    price
    $678
  • Home health aideIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Home Health Aide

    Riverland Community College, Owatonna

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, Owatonna · Home health aide · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$678
    Program website, Home Health Aide at Riverland Community College
    More details about Home Health Aide at Riverland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,364
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $21,500
    price
    $678
  • Home health aideIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Home Health Aide

    Riverland Community College, Albert Lea

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, Albert Lea · Home health aide · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$678
    Program website, Home Health Aide at Riverland Community College
    More details about Home Health Aide at Riverland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,364
    Length
    30 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $21,500
    price
    $678
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Cloquet

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Cloquet · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $14,200
    price
    $655
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Alexandria Technical and Community College, Alexandria

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Alexandria Technical and Community College, Alexandria · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    $32,500
    price
    $496
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota North College, Eveleth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, Eveleth · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota North College, International Falls

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, International Falls · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota North College, Hibbing

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, Hibbing · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Minnesota North College, Grand Rapids

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, Grand Rapids · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Northwest Technical College, Bemidji

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Technical College, Bemidji · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $713
  • 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, Cambridge · Nursing 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $730
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Central Lakes College, Staples

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Lakes College, Staples · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $819
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Central Lakes College, Brainerd

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Lakes College, Brainerd · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $819
  • Medication aideIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Trained Medication Aid

    Central Lakes College, Brainerd

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Lakes College, Brainerd · Medication aide · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$819
    Program website, Trained Medication Aid at Central Lakes College
    More details about Trained Medication Aid 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $819
  • Medication aideIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Trained Medication Aid

    Central Lakes College, Staples

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Lakes College, Staples · Medication aide · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$819
    Program website, Trained Medication Aid at Central Lakes College
    More details about Trained Medication Aid 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $819

How to pay for CNA classes in Minnesota

Workforce funding can pay for CNA classes in Minnesota

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 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 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 Minnesota offers.

How Minnesota 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.

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. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs