Alaska vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$230

AK

vs

$215

VA

Timeline

6-12 wks

AK

vs

6-12 wks

VA

Renewal Fee

N/A

AK

vs

$25

VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Virginia
Total Fees	$230	$215 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$50
Exam Fee	$115	$115
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 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

Virginia is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $215

vs Alaska ($230)

Faster Processing

Alaska 6-12 wks

vs Virginia (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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