Alaska vs Kansas for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$230

$170

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Kansas
Total Fees	$230	$170 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$25 ✓
Exam Fee	$115	$100 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$25
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $170

vs Alaska ($230)

Faster Processing

Kansas 4-10 wks

vs Alaska (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNA requirements →

Kansas Board

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kansas CNA requirements →

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