Georgia vs Iowa for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$177

GA

vs

$155

IA

Timeline

4-8 wks

GA

vs

4-8 wks

IA

Renewal Fee

N/A

GA

vs

N/A

IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Iowa
Total Fees	$177	$155 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$107	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $22 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $155

vs Georgia ($177)

Faster Processing

Georgia 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Georgia Board

Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Georgia CNA requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNA requirements →

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