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Alaska vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$230
AK
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
6-12 wks
AK
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$100
AK
vs
$35
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska South Carolina
Total Fees $230 $160
Application Fee $100 $15
Exam Fee $115 $100
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $70 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $160
vs Alaska ($230)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs Alaska (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $35
vs Alaska ($100)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - 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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