Georgia vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$177

$215

Timeline

4-8 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Virginia
Total Fees	$177 ✓	$215
Application Fee	$25 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$107 ✓	$115
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	6-12 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

Georgia is $38 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $177

vs Virginia ($215)

Faster Processing

Georgia 4-8 wks

vs Virginia (6-12 wks)

Georgia Board

Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Georgia CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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