Financing

When nothing else applies yet, a school payment plan or financing partner keeps the seat within reach while a voucher or employer reimbursement catches up.

Who pays
A school payment plan or financing partner, then often an employer reimbursement
What it covers
Tuition, split across the course
How fast
Immediate
Financing
Free

Get matched to CNA funding

Four questions. We text you the routes you qualify for, who to call, and what to bring.

Check any that apply

How it works

  1. 01
    Ask for the payment plan

    Most schools split tuition across the length of the course. Some use a financing partner with a short application.

  2. 02
    Plan the reimbursement

    If a nursing home hires you within 12 months, the federal rule requires them to reimburse the course. Keep every receipt.

  3. 03
    Know the Pell limits

    Standard Pell needs a program of about 600 clock hours. CNA courses are shorter. Workforce Pell covers shorter programs but only at schools in the federal aid system.

Who qualifies
  • You do not qualify for the routes above, or the timing does not work
  • You want to start now and be reimbursed by an employer later
Know before you go
  • Avoid high interest consumer loans for a course that costs a few hundred to two thousand dollars.
  • Compare the full price including books and the exam, not just tuition.

Featured

Featured financing

The sources students use most in this category.

Every source of financing

1 source that pay for CNA training. Filter by category or state, or search by name, city, or county.

Funding, eligibility, and limits change each program year, so confirm with the source before you enroll.

Financing, answered.

Can I get a refund if I get a voucher later?

Only if the school agrees in writing. Ask before you pay a deposit.

Not sure this is your route?

Tell us your county and situation and we text you the best one or two.