50-State Reference
HHA certification cost by state in 2026: all 50 states
The 2026 HHA certification cost by state reference. Federal minimum is 75 hours; many states require more. Tuition ranges $200-$1,500; free HHA training is widely available.
Quick answer
- Federal minimum: 75 hours of HHA training under 42 CFR 484.80.
- States with higher requirements: CA, ME, ID, IL, WI, CT, HI, MD, NH, RI (90-180 hours).
- Tuition range: $200-$1,500 per program.
- Free training is widely available from hiring agencies, WIA programs, community colleges, and unions.
- After training: state competency exam + background check + TB test + CPR.
50-state HHA certification cost grid
| State | Required hours | Tuition cost |
|---|---|---|
| Maine (ME) | 180 hours | $500-$1,500 |
| Alaska (AK) | 140 hours | $500-$1,200 |
| California (CA) | 120 hours | $500-$1,500 |
| Idaho (ID) | 120 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Illinois (IL) | 120 hours | $400-$1,200 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 120 hours | $400-$1,200 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 100 hours | $500-$1,200 |
| Hawaii (HI) | 100 hours | $500-$1,200 |
| Maryland (MD) | 100 hours | $400-$1,200 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 100 hours | $500-$1,200 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 100 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Kansas (KS) | 90 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 76 hours | $300-$900 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 76 hours | $500-$1,200 |
| Alabama (AL) | 75 hours | $300-$800 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 75 hours | $200-$700 |
| Colorado (CO) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Delaware (DE) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Florida (FL) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Georgia (GA) | 75 hours | $300-$800 |
| Indiana (IN) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Iowa (IA) | 75 hours | $300-$900 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 75 hours | $200-$700 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 75 hours | $200-$700 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 75 hours | $500-$1,200 |
| Michigan (MI) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 75 hours | $200-$700 |
| Missouri (MO) | 75 hours | $300-$800 |
| Montana (MT) | 75 hours | $300-$900 |
| Nevada (NV) | 75 hours | $400-$1,200 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 75 hours | $300-$900 |
| New York (NY) | 75 hours | $500-$1,500 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Ohio (OH) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 75 hours | $200-$700 |
| Oregon (OR) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 75 hours | $300-$900 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Texas (TX) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Utah (UT) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Vermont (VT) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
| Virginia (VA) | 75 hours | $300-$1,000 |
| Washington (WA) | 75 hours | $400-$1,200 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 75 hours | $300-$900 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 75 hours | $400-$1,000 |
Sorted by required hours (highest first). Federal minimum is 75 hours; many states require more. Free agency-sponsored training is widely available.
AveeCare's role
AveeCare tracks HHA certification dates and renewal cycles for caregivers at home care agencies. We do not provide HHA training. Agencies use AveeCare credential management to prevent scheduling caregivers with expired credentials.
See pricingFrequently asked questions
HHA certification cost in 2026 typically runs $200-$1,500 depending on the program: free agency-sponsored training (most common at hiring agencies), $200-$500 community college programs, $500-$1,500 private trade school programs. The federal minimum HHA training requirement is 75 hours of classroom + clinical instruction, but most states require additional hours.
Most non-medical home care agencies and Medicare-certified HH agencies offer free HHA training for caregivers they hire. Other free options: state Workforce Investment Act programs, community college free-tuition tracks (in CA, NY, TN, OR, others), and union-sponsored training programs (1199 SEIU Training Fund in NY, others). Always confirm the program is state-approved before enrolling.
Federal minimum: 75 hours of classroom + clinical instruction (16 hours supervised practical training) under 42 CFR 484.80. Many states require more (CA: 120 hours; NY: 75 hours + competency exam; PA: 75 hours; FL: 75 hours). After training, a state-administered competency exam is required, plus background check, TB test, and CPR certification.
AveeCare tracks HHA certification dates, expiration dates, and required in-service hours for caregivers at home care agencies that use the platform. Agencies use AveeCare credential management to ensure caregivers are not scheduled for visits when their HHA certification is expired. AveeCare does not provide HHA training itself.
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