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Delaware vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$162
DE
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
6-12 wks
DE
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$25
DE
vs
$35
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware South Carolina
Total Fees $162 $160
Application Fee N/A $15
Exam Fee $110 $100
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Delaware has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Delaware

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $160
vs Delaware ($162)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs Delaware (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Delaware $25
vs South Carolina ($35)

Delaware Board

Delaware Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection - 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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