At a glance
Employer-paid- What it covers
- Under 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide employed by, or offered employment by, a covered facility when training begins cannot be charged for any part of the nurse-aide training and competency evaluation programme, including textbooks and required course materials.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations ↗
- Income / financial rules
- This regulation establishes an employment-timing condition rather than a household-income cutoff. The reviewed rule does not establish a cash award, living-cost allowance or a paid job for every learner.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations ↗
- Who to check first
- No-charge branch: confirm covered facility employment or an employment offer exists on the date the nurse-aide training and competency evaluation programme begins. The specific facility, programme and timing matter.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations ↗
- Application timing
- No-charge branch depends on employment/offer at course start. The separate reimbursement branch requires qualifying employment/offer no later than 12 months after completion; confirm the state procedure and any filing requirements.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Before enrolling or paying, ask the facility and state nurse-aide training authority to confirm the actual approved programme and whether your employment/offer qualifies under 42 CFR 483.152(c). Keep the offer and course-start date.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations ↗
- 2For the no-charge branch, obtain a written explanation of how training, competency evaluation, textbooks and required materials will be provided without charging you. Ask about any other quoted costs separately; this rule does not supply a universal itemized local quote.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations ↗
- 3If you already paid and then receive qualifying employment/offer within 12 months after completion, keep completion, offer/employment and cost records. Ask the state authority and facility for the pro-rata reimbursement procedure and payment schedule; the federal text does not specify one nationwide form or payout.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
Under 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide employed by, or offered employment by, a covered facility when training begins cannot be charged for any part of the nurse-aide training and competency evaluation programme, including textbooks and required course materials.
Is there an income limit?
This regulation establishes an employment-timing condition rather than a household-income cutoff. The reviewed rule does not establish a cash award, living-cost allowance or a paid job for every learner.
When should I apply?
No-charge branch depends on employment/offer at course start. The separate reimbursement branch requires qualifying employment/offer no later than 12 months after completion; confirm the state procedure and any filing requirements.
Sources & verification
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