CNA training funding in Texas.
Every source that pays for nurse aide training in Texas, by city and county.
Overview of CNA funding in Texas
36 sources pay for CNA training in Texas: 30 tied to a specific city or county and 6 that cover the whole state or the country. The biggest categories are workforce vouchers (31), scholarships and nonprofits (4) and vocational rehabilitation (1).
Workforce vouchers are the most common route. Texas has 30 local workforce boards, including TWC, Workforce Solutions Alamo and Workforce Solutions Borderplex. Each board funds programs on the state eligible training provider list and pays the school directly, so you never carry the tuition.
Employers are the second largest payer. 67 nursing homes and other facilities in Texas run their own approved training program, and federal rules require a nursing home that hires you within a year of certifying to reimburse what you paid for the course and exam.
Training takes 100 hours and the state exam costs $120, so when a voucher or sponsor covers it most students pay nothing. Type your city below to see which sources cover your county, or get matched and we text you the route that fits.
Every CNA funding source in Texas
36 sources that pay for CNA training. Filter by category, or search by name, city, or county.
Scholarships and nonprofits
ACAM Health Care Careers Initiative
young adults 18 to 24
Houston, Texas
Covers Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris
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Scholarships and nonprofits
Dwyer CNA scholarship
Texas
Dwyer Workforce Development is a nonprofit that pays the full cost of CNA training and adds wraparound support such as transportation stipends, housing, food and child care help, case management and job placement for people facing barriers to employment. In Texas it has trained students in the Rio Grande Valley (McAllen, Edinburg) and in Northeast Houston with Launch Point CDC under a Texas Workforce Commission grant.
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Scholarships and nonprofits
GCCSA CNA scholarship
Texas
Gulf Coast Community Services Association, the community action agency for Harris County, offers vocational training scholarships that can cover tuition, books, uniforms and related fees for short term certifications at partner community colleges and training programs, including healthcare fields. The program serves low income residents of Harris, Brazoria and Galveston counties.
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Workforce vouchers
TWC CNA training voucher
Texas
TWC (Texas Workforce Commission) funds occupational training for job seekers through local Workforce Solutions offices using WIOA and related state workforce programs; a career counselor can authorize payment for a CNA course at a school on the Texas Eligible Training Provider list. Support services such as transportation or child care help may also be available during training.
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Scholarships and nonprofits
Wesley Community Center CNA scholarship
Texas
Wesley Community Center in Houston's Near Northside offers vocational training at no cost to participants, including Certified Nursing Assistant along with Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant and Sterile Processing tracks, paired with employment and financial coaching. Cohorts run at various times during the year.
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Workforce vouchers
Workforce Solutions Alamo CNA training voucher
San Antonio, Texas
Covers Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal
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Workforce vouchers
Workforce Solutions Borderplex CNA training voucher
El Paso, Texas
Covers Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth
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Workforce vouchers
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley CNA training voucher
Bryan, Texas
Covers Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon
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Workforce vouchers
Workforce Solutions Cameron CNA training voucher
Brownsville, Texas
Covers Cameron
View details Up to $9,000
Workforce vouchers
Workforce Solutions Capital Area CNA training voucher
Austin, Texas
Covers Travis
View details Up to $7,500
Workforce vouchers
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend CNA training voucher
Corpus Christi, Texas
Covers Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval
View details Up to $7,000
Workforce vouchers
Workforce Solutions Concho Valley CNA training voucher
San Angelo, Texas
Covers Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion
View details Up to $10,000
Funding, eligibility, and limits change each program year, so confirm with the source before you enroll.
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CNA funding by city in Texas
Pick your city to see the workforce board and other sources that cover it, plus the approved programs nearby.
- Abilene, TX7 sources
- Addison, TX6 sources
- Amarillo, TX7 sources
- Arlington, TX7 sources
- Aspermont, TX6 sources
- Austin, TX8 sources
- Azle, TX6 sources
- Baird, TX6 sources
- Ballinger, TX6 sources
- Bastrop, TX7 sources
- Beaumont, TX7 sources
- Bellmead, TX6 sources
- Bellville, TX6 sources
- Bertram, TX6 sources
- Big Spring, TX6 sources
- Bonham, TX6 sources
- Borger, TX6 sources
- Breckenridge, TX6 sources
- Brenham, TX6 sources
- Brownwood, TX6 sources
- Bryan, TX7 sources
- Burleson, TX7 sources
- Burnet, TX7 sources
- Canton, TX6 sources
- Carrollton, TX6 sources
- Carthage, TX6 sources
- Cedar Hill, TX6 sources
- Clarendon, TX6 sources
- Cleburne, TX6 sources
- Coleman, TX7 sources
- Comanche, TX7 sources
- Comfort, TX6 sources
- Cooper, TX6 sources
- Copperas Cove, TX6 sources
- Corsicana, TX6 sources
- Cuero, TX6 sources
- Dallas, TX7 sources
- Decatur, TX6 sources
- Del Rio, TX6 sources
- Denison, TX8 sources
Paying for CNA training in Texas, answered.
How do people pay for CNA training?
Eight ways, and most people qualify for at least one. A workforce voucher from your local board is the most common and exists in every county. A nursing home or hospital can sponsor you with no income test. The rest are state grants, public benefits such as SNAP and TANF, veteran and military funds, vocational rehabilitation, scholarships, and a school payment plan.
Does funding cover the whole cost?
Usually. A voucher normally pays tuition, books, and the state exam fee directly to the school, so you pay nothing. Employer sponsorship covers tuition and fees and sometimes pays wages during training. Scholarships are smaller and rarely cover a seat on their own.
Who decides if I qualify?
The payer, not this site. For a voucher that is a counselor at your local workforce board or its job center, who looks at age, work authorization, and either income, a layoff, or public assistance. We tell you who to contact and what to bring.
How long does it take?
Days to six weeks for approval depending on the route, then four to eight weeks of class, then a few weeks for the state exam and the registry posting. Boards run out of money late in their program year, which starts each July, so earlier is easier.
Can I pick any school?
For a voucher you can pick any program on the state’s Eligible Training Provider List, and counselors cannot steer you to one school. If the school you want is not listed, ask the school to apply. Many small CNA schools are eligible and have never filed.
What if a nursing home hires me first?
Federal nursing home rules say an aide employed by a Medicare or Medicaid facility on the day training starts cannot be charged for the course, and an aide hired within twelve months of finishing must be reimbursed. That works even if you do not qualify for a voucher.
What is WIOA?
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is the federal law behind workforce vouchers. It funds job training for adults, laid off workers, and young people who are out of school. The money goes to your state, which passes most of it to local workforce boards that pay schools on an approved list.
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Every CNA program in Texas with start dates and published prices.