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Hawaii vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$190
HI
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$25
HI
vs
$10
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii South Carolina
Total Fees $190 $160
Application Fee $25 $15
Exam Fee $115 $100
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $10
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

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 Hawaii ($190)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $10
vs Hawaii ($25)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / 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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