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Florida vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$252
FL
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
4-10 wks
FL
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$50
FL
vs
$10
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida South Carolina
Total Fees $252 $160
Application Fee $75 $15
Exam Fee $125 $100
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $10
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $92 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $160
vs Florida ($252)
Faster Processing
Florida 4-10 wks
vs South Carolina (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $10
vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Nurse Aide Registry

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