Employer-paid CNA training · Kansas City, MO

Free CNA Classes in Kansas City, MO

Free CNA classes in Kansas City depend on a tuition award or employer sponsorship. Compare MCC's grant routes and MEDS scholarship enrollment, then confirm the next open seat, the amount covered and any fees you would still pay.

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Missouri training75 classroom hours plus 100 clinical hours
MCC tuition before aid$2,410, fall 2026 course schedule
MEDS next listed startNovember 12, 2026
Grant service areaGreat Jobs KC serves six Missouri and Kansas counties

CNA courses with tuition sponsorship options

These Missouri providers accept scholarship or sponsored students, with funding and seat availability confirmed separately. The check line identifies the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) approval record for each training agency.

2 options listed

Employer or sponsorTrainingTypeLengthWork commitmentCost to you
Metropolitan Community College-Penn ValleyKansas City, MOMissouri DHSS-approved CNA training agency
MCC lists Great Jobs KC assistance for healthcare training. Confirm a funded CNA seat before registering. Next listed lecture/lab: October 28-December 17, 2026; orientation was October 6. DHSS approval expires February 5, 2027; checked October 27, 2026.
Apply page 		Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Grant-funded175 contact hours plus 8 hours for the CNA examinationAsk employer$2,410 before funding (fall 2026 MCC schedule); your approved award determines the balance
Medical Education Development & Support, LLC (MEDS)Independence, MOMissouri DHSS-approved CNA training agency
Scholarship and agency-sponsored enrollment require written sponsor authorization and in-person registration. Ask whether your award covers the entire bill. Next listed day class meets Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. DHSS approval expires January 19, 2027; checked October 27, 2026.
Apply page 		CNA – Certified Nurse AssistantGrant-fundedNovember 12, 2026-February 16, 2027 class datesAsk employer$1,850 before sponsorship (MEDS enrollment agreement, undated; checked October 27, 2026); your award determines the balance

Employers change these offers often. Confirm pay, hours, the work commitment and any repayment terms on the employer's own page before you apply.

CNA sponsorship routes: campuses and contacts

Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley Kansas City, MO

MCC teaches nurse assistant skills at its Health Science Institute and includes supervised clinical practice in the course.

Missouri DHSS-approved CNA training agency
Program
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Credential
Grant-funded
Length
175 contact hours plus 8 hours for the CNA examination
Published cost
$2,410 before funding (fall 2026 MCC schedule); your approved award determines the balance
Address
3444 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone
816.604.5254
Program page

Medical Education Development & Support, LLC (MEDS) Independence, MO

MEDS accepts sponsored students in Independence and requires their funding documents before they can select a class.

Missouri DHSS-approved CNA training agency
Program
CNA – Certified Nurse Assistant
Credential
Grant-funded
Length
November 12, 2026-February 16, 2027 class dates
Published cost
$1,850 before sponsorship (MEDS enrollment agreement, undated; checked October 27, 2026); your award determines the balance
Address
1425 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055
Phone
833-274-6200
Program page

How to arrange funded CNA training

  1. 1

    Check the training agency

    Match the provider to the Missouri DHSS school-agency list and check its expiration date. Both table entries had unexpired approval on October 27, 2026.

  2. 2

    Request a funding decision

    MCC lists Great Jobs KC tuition assistance for healthcare pathways. Ask for approval for the exact CNA course and start date before you agree to pay.

  3. 3

    Bring the required documents

    MEDS requires sponsored students to register in person with written agency authorization. Its checklist also includes identification, a Social Security card, Family Care Safety Registry registration and TB documentation.

  4. 4

    Review an employer offer

    If a nursing facility offers you a job before training starts, ask how it follows 42 CFR 483.152(c). Have the facility identify which training and required-material charges it will cover.

  5. 5

    Complete training and testing

    Missouri DHSS requires classroom instruction, clinical training and a final examination with knowledge and practical parts. The DHSS FAQ directs candidates to TMU and Headmaster for testing arrangements.

Nursing assistant wages around Kansas City

BLS reported 13,370 nursing assistant jobs (31-1131) in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area in May 2025. The median wage was $19.09 an hour and $39,710 a year, according to its OEWS area table.

These figures describe the occupation across employers and experience levels. They do not establish a trainee's pay or the terms of a scholarship. Compare a written job offer with your class and clinical schedule, travel needs and family responsibilities. This independent guide does not employ nurse aides or accept applications for a school or facility.

What tuition-free CNA training actually covers

MCC's fall 2026 schedule lists CNA tuition at $2,410 before assistance. Great Jobs KC offers tuition-free skills training to accepted participants. Get a written award for your course. MEDS' enrollment agreement lists $1,850 for CNA before sponsorship (undated; checked October 27, 2026). Sponsored students need written authorization; confirm your remaining charges. MCC SkillUP reports a waiting list, so ask about a dated placement before relying on that route.

Under 42 CFR 483.152(c), a covered nursing facility cannot charge an aide who is employed by it, or holds its job offer, when training begins for the program or required materials. If qualifying employment or an offer comes within 12 months after completion, the state must arrange reimbursement in proportion to employment time. Ask the state about the process. For other help, contact the Full Employment Council or a Kansas Workforce Partnership center before paying.

Read the full guide to paying for training

Questions for a CNA sponsor

  • Is my exact CNA class approved, and when does its approval expire?
  • Is the next class accepting students with my funding?
  • Does the award cover tuition, supplies, screening and the exam?
  • Will I receive wages during class or clinical hours?
  • Which facility and shift would I work after training?
  • What service agreement or repayment terms must I sign?
  • Who handles any nursing-facility training reimbursement?

How to check a school

Common questions

Where can I look for free CNA classes in Kansas City?

Start with a funding review for MCC or ask MEDS about approved sponsorship. MCC lists Great Jobs KC assistance for healthcare training. MEDS accepts scholarship funding through sponsors and facilities. A course listing does not reserve a funded seat. Request written confirmation of your class, award and remaining balance before registering.

Does tuition sponsorship include pay during CNA training?

The MCC assistance page and MEDS sponsorship information describe help with course costs without promising training wages. Ask an employer to state your paid hours and rate in a written offer. Also check when employment begins, which clinical hours count as paid work and what happens if you do not complete the course.

What training and exam does Missouri require?

Missouri DHSS describes 75 hours of classroom training and 100 hours of on-the-job training, followed by knowledge and practical examinations. Its testing FAQ uses TMU for test scheduling and identifies Headmaster as the testing contact. Tuition assistance changes how you pay; you still need to complete the applicable training and examination requirements.

Can I get reimbursed after paying for CNA training?

Federal nursing-facility rules require the state to arrange proportional reimbursement when an aide gains qualifying facility employment or an offer within 12 months after finishing training. Reimbursement depends on the period employed as an aide. Ask the state about covered costs, records and timing, and keep receipts. This rule does not promise reimbursement for every healthcare job.

Can Kansas residents use a local CNA tuition grant?

Great Jobs KC serves adults in Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Clay, Platte, Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri. Ask which approved training location your award covers. The table's Missouri courses prepare you for Missouri CNA testing. If you plan to work in Kansas, confirm that state's credential requirements before choosing a course across the state line.

Could Kansas Promise pay for CNA study?

JCCC identifies its CNA certificate as Kansas Promise eligible. Its scholarship rules require eligible Kansas residency, income qualifications, FAFSA completion and enrollment in at least six credit hours. Recipients agree to live and work in Kansas for two years after completion. Ask financial aid to review your full schedule, award and agreement before assuming CNA tuition will be covered.

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