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Alabama vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$171
AL
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
N/A
AL
vs
$10
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama South Carolina
Total Fees $171 $160
Application Fee $25 $15
Exam Fee $105 $100
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $10
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $11 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $160
vs Alabama ($171)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-10 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Nurse Aide Registry

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