Alaska vs Mississippi for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$230

AK

vs

$140

MS

Timeline

6-12 wks

AK

vs

4-12 wks

MS

Renewal Fee

N/A

AK

vs

N/A

MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Mississippi
Total Fees	$230	$140 ✓
Application Fee	$50	N/A
Exam Fee	$115	$95 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Mississippi is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Mississippi $140

vs Alaska ($230)

Faster Processing

Alaska 6-12 wks

vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNA requirements →

Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Mississippi CNA requirements →

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