What it costs, and how to pay for it
Full price for every program at both campuses. No deposit required to see it. Most students qualify for at least one funding route, and several can cover the whole cost.
Program costs
Total cost is what you pay to complete the program. There is nothing else added later.
| Program | Hours | Seat fee | Tuition | Books & supplies | Other fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Aide Training (CNA): Columbus, weekday | 75 | $70 | $485 | – | $20 | $575 |
| Nurse Aide Training (CNA): Columbus, weekend | 75 | $70 | $585 | – | $20 | $675 |
| Nurse Aide Training (CNA): Cincinnati, weekday | 75 | $70 | $585 | – | $20 | $675 |
| Nurse Aide Training (CNA): Cincinnati, weekend | 75 | $70 | $685 | – | $20 | $775 |
| Medication Aide (MA-C) | 81 | $100 | $850 | $175 | $75 | $1,200 |
| Home Caregiver | 20 | $30 | $220 | – | $10 | $260 |
| Practical Nursing (PN): not offered at Alia; see AIAM's published tuition and fees | 1,000 | $125 | $12,000 | $1,900* | $2,575 | $16,600* |
Weekend classes carry a $100 tuition differential. Medication Aide other-fees include a $75 background check; Practical Nursing includes a $75 background check per calendar year.
* Practical Nursing books, supplies and equipment are subject to change with market prices. That program is offered by our sister school, AIAM. Alia is not accepting new LPN students. AIAM publishes its own tuition, fee and financial-aid information.
What that includes
Included in the total
- All classroom and clinical instruction
- Your seat in the class
- Books and supplies where listed above
- Background check where listed above
- Your first transcript after graduation
Not included
- Additional transcripts: $15 unofficial, $25 official
- State certification exam fees, which are paid to the testing company
- Uniform and personal items, where a program requires them
- Late, drop and re-enrolment fees: see payment & refund policies
How to pay for it
If you qualify, one of these three programs may pay for some or all of your training. Alia is an approved training provider for each of them, but the agency that runs the program decides who qualifies.
OhioMeansJobs / WIOA
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ActAssistance may be available to cover tuition, books and supplies for students who qualify. Start with your county OhioMeansJobs center, or call 614-466-6282.
OOD
Opportunities for Ohioans with DisabilitiesFor students with a physical, mental or emotional condition that presents a barrier to employment. Partial to total aid may be available for tuition, books and supplies.
TAA
Trade Adjustment AssistanceFor students who lost a job, or had hours or wages reduced, because of foreign trade. Ask your former employer or your local OhioMeansJobs center about eligibility.
A payment plan is also available: the first installment is due by the date on your Statement of Account. Employers sometimes reimburse training for staff already working in care; it is worth asking yours. Not sure which route fits? Call the campus and we will walk you through it.
The fine print
When payments are due, what happens if you pay late, how dropping and re-enrolling works, and when you can get a refund.
Prices on this page come from our course catalog (effective February 17, 2026). If anything here doesn't match the catalog, go by the catalog.
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New classes start every few weeks in Columbus and Cincinnati.
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