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CNA classes in Columbus

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

17 schools offer these nursing assistant programs with classes in the Columbus area, and every one is approved 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 Columbus, 13 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 20 programs

All 119 CNA programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much do CNA classes cost in Columbus?

$588 to $776

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 20 programs with a price: $250 to $3,675

Finished the program
64%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $14,700
Length
Not reported for most programs

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

Are there free CNA classes in Columbus?

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

All 20 CNA programs in Columbus approved for funding

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20 programs

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personPrerequisite courses

    Nurse Aide Training Program Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$584
    Program website, Nurse Aide Training Program Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Nurse Aide Training Program Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,000
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $16,000
    price
    $584

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    STNA Training

    Boschultes Pride Healthcare and Learning Center, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Boschultes Pride Healthcare and Learning Center, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$4,700
    Price if you pay yourself$750
    Program website, STNA Training at Boschultes Pride Healthcare and Learning Center
    More details about STNA Training at Boschultes Pride Healthcare and Learning Center
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,184
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    33
    a year, estimated
    $4,700
    price
    $750

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    State Tested Nurse Aid

    Goodwill Columbus, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Goodwill Columbus, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,675
    Program website, State Tested Nurse Aid at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about State Tested Nurse Aid at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,675

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant

    Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center, Nelsonville

    No diploma needed

    Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center, Nelsonville · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,700
    Price if you pay yourself$881
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center
    More details about Nursing Assistant at Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,684
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $97
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $14,700
    price
    $881

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    STNA

    The Training Center, Buckeye Lake

    No diploma needed

    The Training Center, Buckeye Lake · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$6,600
    Price if you pay yourself$750
    Program website, STNA at The Training Center
    More details about STNA at The Training Center
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,644
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    $6,600
    price
    $750

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

    Nurse Aide

    Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, Circleville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, Circleville · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,300
    Price if you pay yourself$725
    School website, Nurse Aide at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
    More details about Nurse Aide at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,573
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $98
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $26,300
    price
    $725

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nurse Aide Training

    Boschultes Pride Healthcare and Learning Center, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Boschultes Pride Healthcare and Learning Center, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$250
    Program website, Nurse Aide Training at Boschultes Pride Healthcare and Learning Center
    More details about Nurse Aide Training at Boschultes Pride Healthcare and Learning Center
    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
    $250

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    State Tested Nurse Aide

    Central Ohio Training Center, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Central Ohio Training Center, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$360
    Program website, State Tested Nurse Aide at Central Ohio Training Center
    More details about State Tested Nurse Aide at Central Ohio Training Center
    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
    $360

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Heart Medical Training STNA Course

    HEART Medical Trainings, Westerville

    No diploma needed

    HEART Medical Trainings, Westerville · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$500
    Program website, Heart Medical Training STNA Course at HEART Medical Trainings
    More details about Heart Medical Training STNA Course at HEART Medical Trainings
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $500

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personPrerequisite courses

    Patient Care Assistant Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$584
    Program website, Patient Care Assistant Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Patient Care Assistant Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $584

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    STNA

    VIP Medical Academy, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    VIP Medical Academy, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$589
    Program website, STNA at VIP Medical Academy
    More details about STNA at VIP Medical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $176
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $589

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    STNA

    Premier Choice Health Services LLC, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Premier Choice Health Services LLC, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$599
    More details about STNA at Premier Choice Health Services LLC
    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
    $599

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

    State Tested Nurses Aide (STNA)

    Tolles Career and Technical Center, Plain City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tolles Career and Technical Center, Plain City · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$600
    Program website, State Tested Nurses Aide (STNA) at Tolles Career and Technical Center
    More details about State Tested Nurses Aide (STNA) at Tolles Career and Technical Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $109
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $600

  • Patient care technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Patient Care Technician

    VIP Medical Academy, Columbus

    Prerequisite courses

    VIP Medical Academy, Columbus · Patient care technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$685
    Program website, Patient Care Technician at VIP Medical Academy
    More details about Patient Care Technician at VIP Medical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $465
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $685

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    STNA Training

    Jag Healthcare Galion, Galion

    No diploma needed

    Jag Healthcare Galion, Galion · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$725
    Program website, STNA Training at Jag Healthcare Galion
    More details about STNA Training at Jag Healthcare Galion
    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
    $725

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    VIP STNA Academy

    VIP STNA Academy, LTD, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    VIP STNA Academy, LTD, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$750
    Program website, VIP STNA Academy at VIP STNA Academy, LTD
    More details about VIP STNA Academy at VIP STNA Academy, LTD
    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
    $750

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program

    Direct Care Training Center, London

    No diploma needed

    Direct Care Training Center, London · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$769
    More details about Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program at Direct Care Training Center
    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
    $769

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personEducation and courses

    State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) (Adult Diploma Program Option)

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark

    Education and courses

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$797
    Program website, State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) (Adult Diploma Program Option) at C-TEC of Licking County
    More details about State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) (Adult Diploma Program Option) at C-TEC of Licking County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $55
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $797

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nurse Aide

    Columbus City Schools, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Columbus City Schools, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$960
    Program website, Nurse Aide at Columbus City Schools
    More details about Nurse Aide at Columbus City Schools
    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
    $960

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

    State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA)

    Big Heart Home Health Care, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Big Heart Home Health Care, Columbus · Nursing assistant (CNA) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,050
    More details about State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA) at Big Heart Home Health Care
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $75
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,050

How to pay for CNA classes in Columbus

Workforce funding can pay for CNA classes in Columbus

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 Columbus nursing assistant program numbers come from

Which Columbus nursing assistant programs are on this list?

These are the nursing assistant programs with classes in the Columbus area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Columbus 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 Columbus

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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