Illinois vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

$173

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	South Dakota
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$173
Application Fee	N/A	$25
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$105
Processing Time	4-12 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

Illinois is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs South Dakota ($173)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 4-10 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

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