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CNA classes in New Jersey

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

18 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 In New Jersey, 17 of the 30 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 30 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in New Jersey?

$2,196 to $3,900

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 30 programs with a price: $1,266 to $4,214

Finished the program
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Working 6 months later
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Earned a year, estimated
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Length
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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?

CNA classes in New York, Atlantic City, Vineland and other New Jersey cities

Choosing an area filters the list below.

All 30 CNA programs in New Jersey approved for funding

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30 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, Northfield · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    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
    a year, estimated
    $38,800
    price
    $3,900
  • 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, Eastorange · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,214
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,214
  • Medication aideIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNACHHAMedication Aide TRIPLE Certifi

    Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS, Pleasantville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS, Pleasantville · Medication aide · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$13,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,700
    More details about CNACHHAMedication Aide TRIPLE Certifi at Academy of Healthcare Excellence Pleasantville PCS
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,366
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $13,500
    price
    $1,700
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNA

    Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus, Vineland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus, Vineland · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,188
    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
    a year, estimated
    $23,500
    price
    $4,188
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Enhanced Certified Nurse Aide Program

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry, Jersey City

    No diploma needed

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry, Jersey City · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,266
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program, Paramus

    No diploma needed

    Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program, Paramus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,400
  • 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, Dover · Nursing 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,450
  • 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, Union · Nursing 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,450
  • Patient care technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Patient Care Technician B230

    LTC Career Training Inc. Neptune PCS, Neptune

    No diploma needed

    LTC Career Training Inc. Neptune PCS, Neptune · Patient care technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,853
    Program website, Certified Patient Care Technician B230 at LTC Career Training Inc. Neptune PCS
    More details about Certified Patient Care Technician B230 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,853
  • Patient care technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Patient Care Technician CPCT

    Academy of Allied Health Sciences PCS, Newark

    No diploma needed

    Academy of Allied Health Sciences PCS, Newark · Patient care technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,853
    More details about Certified Patient Care Technician CPCT at Academy of Allied Health Sciences 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,853
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurses Aide

    County College of Morris, Randolph

    No diploma needed

    County College of Morris, Randolph · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,195
  • Patient care technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Fast Track Patient Care Technician Prog

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry, Jersey City

    No diploma needed

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry, Jersey City · Patient care technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    Program website, Fast Track Patient Care Technician Prog at Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry
    More details about Fast Track Patient Care Technician Prog 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
    $50
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,200
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Community Health Worker with CNA

    Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2, Newark

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2, Newark · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,558
  • 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, Pleasantville · Nursing 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,800
  • Patient care technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Patient Care Technician Program

    Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester, Sewell

    No diploma needed

    Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester, Sewell · Patient care technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,099
    Program website, Patient Care Technician Program at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester
    More details about Patient Care Technician Program at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,099
  • Patient care technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Online Certified Patient Care Technician

    Academy of Allied Health Sciences PCS, Newark

    No diploma needed

    Academy of Allied Health Sciences PCS, Newark · Patient care technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,279
    More details about Online Certified Patient Care Technician at Academy of Allied Health Sciences PCS
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,279
  • 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, Neptune · Nursing 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • 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, Elizabeth · Nursing 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • 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, Newark · Nursing 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • 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, Pleasantville · Nursing 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • Patient care technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Patient Care Technician

    Branford Institute Elizabeth PCS, Elizabeth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Branford Institute Elizabeth PCS, Elizabeth · Patient care technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Patient Care Technician at Branford Institute Elizabeth PCS
    More details about Patient Care Technician 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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • Patient care technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Patient Care Technician

    Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Dover PCS, Dover

    No diploma needed

    Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Dover PCS, Dover · Patient care technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Patient Care Technician at Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Dover PCS
    More details about Patient Care Technician 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • Patient care technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Patient Care Technician

    ComTec Institute East Orange PCS, Eastorange

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ComTec Institute East Orange PCS, Eastorange · Patient care technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Patient Care Technician at ComTec Institute East Orange PCS
    More details about Patient Care Technician at ComTec Institute East Orange 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • Patient care technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Patient Care Technician

    Brookdale Community College Continuing Professional Education, Lincroft

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Brookdale Community College Continuing Professional Education, Lincroft · Patient care technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Patient Care Technician at Brookdale Community College Continuing Professional Education
    More details about Patient Care Technician at Brookdale Community College Continuing Professional Education
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • Patient care technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Patient Care Technician

    Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Union PCS, Union

    No diploma needed

    Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Union PCS, Union · Patient care technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Patient Care Technician at Ace Healthcare Training Institute Inc. Union PCS
    More details about Patient Care Technician 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • Patient care technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Patient Care Technician

    Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus PCS, Paramus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus PCS, Paramus · Patient care technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Patient Care Technician at Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus PCS
    More details about Patient Care Technician at Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • Patient care technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Patient Care Technician

    Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2, Newark

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2, Newark · Patient care technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    Program website, Patient Care Technician at Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2
    More details about Patient Care Technician 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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900
  • Patient care technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Patient Care Technician Certification

    Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program, Paramus

    No diploma needed

    Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program, Paramus · Patient care technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Patient Care Technician Certification at Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program
    More details about Patient Care Technician Certification 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
    $359
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Aide CNA

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry, Jersey City

    No diploma needed

    Hudson County Community College Center for Business and Industry, Jersey City · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,214
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Aide CNA

    Monmouth County Vocational School Adult Post Secondary Evening Education, Neptune

    No diploma needed

    Monmouth County Vocational School Adult Post Secondary Evening Education, Neptune · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,214

How to pay for CNA classes in New Jersey

Workforce funding can pay for CNA classes in New Jersey

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 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 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 New Jersey offers.

How New Jersey 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 New Jersey figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New Jersey among the states with "known data quality concerns".8 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. 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
  8. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns