CNA Training Cost in the Inland Empire — 2026 Program Comparison
Inland Empire CNA programs range from free (suspended) to $3,500. LMCC is $2,995 — and $0 for WIOA-eligible students under iTrain Provider ID 32255.
Inland Empire CNA Programs at a Glance (2026)
| School | Tuition | Length | WIOA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffey College (Rancho Cucamonga) | $0 (suspended) | Semester | n/a — verify status |
| Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut) | ~$611 fees | Semester, day only | Verify ETPL |
| Best American Healthcare University (Rancho Cucamonga) | ~$2,499 | ~6 weeks | Verify ETPL |
| LA Skills Academy (Pomona/IE) | ~$1,990 | ~6 weeks | Not ETPL-listed |
| LMCC (Pomona) | $2,995 → $0 with WIOA | 31 days | Yes — iTrain 32255 |
All figures reflect publicly disclosed 2026 tuition where verifiable. Confirm current pricing with each school before enrolling.
How LMCC Stacks Up
On list price, LA Skills Academy and Best American look cheaper. But neither is on California's ETPL, so WIOA cannot pay tuition there. LMCC's ETPL listing under iTrain Provider ID 32255 is the difference between $2,995 out of pocket and $0.
Speed and Schedule
LMCC offers AM (8 AM–2:30 PM) and PM (4 PM–10:30 PM) sessions. Community-college programs run a full semester and only on a daytime schedule. For most working adults, the 31-day LMCC track plus WIOA funding nets a faster, lower-cost path to a paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Inland Empire CNA programs are still actively accepting students in 2026?
LMCC (Pomona), Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut), Best American Healthcare University (Rancho Cucamonga), and several adult-education programs across San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Chaffey College's CNA program has been suspended since 2025 — confirm current status with the school before applying.
Which Inland Empire program is fastest?
LMCC's 31-day track is the fastest in the Inland Empire among CDPH-approved programs we have verified. Most community college programs run a full semester (15–18 weeks).
Which programs are WIOA-funded?
Programs must be on California's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) to accept WIOA payment. LMCC is listed under iTrain Provider ID 32255. Verify any other school's ETPL status before assuming WIOA will pay.
Why is LMCC $2,995 instead of $1,990 like LA Skills Academy?
Tuition reflects each school's program length, clinical hours, included materials, and ETPL status. LMCC's $2,995 is its current BPPE-disclosed total. With WIOA (iTrain 32255) the out-of-pocket figure drops to $0 — an option not available at every cheaper-list-price school.
Cheapest Net Path: $0 with WIOA
$0 with WIOA. 31-day program. Call (909) 625-8050 or check eligibility online.
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