Connecticut vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$220

CT

vs

$173

SD

Timeline

4-10 wks

CT

vs

4-10 wks

SD

Renewal Fee

N/A

CT

vs

$25

SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Connecticut	South Dakota
Total Fees	$220	$173 ✓
Application Fee	$25	$25
Exam Fee	$120	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 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

South Dakota is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $173

vs Connecticut ($220)

Faster Processing

Connecticut 4-10 wks

vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Connecticut CNA requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

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