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Program
How long is the CNA program?
The published course is five weeks and 175 clock hours: at least 75 classroom hours and 100 supervised clinical hours.
Needs academy confirmation: confirm this format for the next cohort.
Explore the programWhat will I learn?
The public catalog lists communication and resident rights, safety and infection prevention, personal care, vital signs, nutrition, transfers, and care for people with cognitive or special needs.
Needs academy confirmation: approve the current syllabus and catalog version.
Read program detailsClass dates
When are the next published classes?
The live schedule file lists October 12–November 13 and November 2–December 4, 2026. A September 21 class has already started. Published dates do not confirm open seats.
Needs academy confirmation: confirm seats and any date changes.
View published datesWhat are the class hours and locations?
The current schedule file says Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; first two weeks at 824 Main St in Grandview and final three weeks of clinical training at Carnegie Village in Belton.
Needs academy confirmation: confirm the hours and clinical site for each cohort.
View the scheduleRequirements
What do I need before enrolling?
The live program page lists a school application, identification and education documents, background and abuse-registry screening, a lawful-presence affidavit, a drug screen, and health or immunization documentation. The public catalog differs in places.
Needs academy confirmation: approve one current checklist, including age and clinical-site rules.
Review published requirementsTuition & funding
What does CNA training cost?
The September 22 academy-approved admissions note lists $1,600 academy tuition. A separate $135 state final exam expense is paid through TMU after graduation.
Needs academy confirmation: reconfirm these amounts and effective date for the next cohort.
See tuition detailsWhat is included, and are there extra charges?
The live program page says the background check, name badge, and uniforms are included. It lists possible charges for damaged or unreturned loaned books, a binder, and extra transcripts.
Needs academy confirmation: verify inclusions, charges, deposit, payment schedule, and refund terms.
Review costsHow do I apply for Missouri Fast Track?
First check current state eligibility and whether Taylor’s CNA program participates. The grant application is in Missouri’s State Student Financial Aid Portal; Taylor’s school application is a separate step. The state decides eligibility and awards.
Needs academy confirmation: confirm current institution and program participation and how any award applies.
See grant stepsCan I use financing or self-pay?
The live site describes self-pay and links to optional Climb Credit financing. Climb has its own application, approval, rates, and terms. The separate $135 exam expense is not included in Climb financing according to the academy-approved note.
Needs academy confirmation: confirm current self-pay, installment, and lender arrangements.
Compare ways to payApplying
Does applying reserve a seat or approve funding?
No seat or grant award is confirmed by the school application alone. Ask admissions to confirm space and required enrollment steps. Missouri grant and Climb financing decisions use separate applications.
Needs academy confirmation: define the current seat-reservation process.
Begin the applicationWhat information does the application ask for?
The current form requests contact and address information, date of birth, a start timeline, initials, signing date, and a clinical-screening acknowledgement. Funding preferences are optional. The preview lets you review fields without submitting.
See the full formWhat happens after I apply?
Admissions reviews an accepted application and follows up about next steps. A form receipt means the application was accepted by the system; it is not a class seat, grant decision, or proof that an email was delivered.
Needs academy confirmation: confirm follow-up channel, timeframe, and applicant-status process.
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