Alaska vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$230

AK

vs

$218

NJ

Timeline

6-12 wks

AK

vs

6-12 wks

NJ

Renewal Fee

N/A

AK

vs

$30

NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	New Jersey
Total Fees	$230	$218 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$30 ✓
Exam Fee	$115 ✓	$120
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$30
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

New Jersey is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New Jersey $218

vs Alaska ($230)

Faster Processing

Alaska 6-12 wks

vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNA requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

Official Website →

Full New Jersey CNA requirements →

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