Georgia vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$177

$173

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	South Dakota
Total Fees	$177	$173 ✓
Application Fee	$25	$25
Exam Fee	$107	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-8 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 $4 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $173

vs Georgia ($177)

Faster Processing

Georgia 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)

Georgia Board

Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Georgia CNA requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

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