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Iowa vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$155
IA
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
N/A
IA
vs
$10
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa South Carolina
Total Fees $155 $160
Application Fee N/A $15
Exam Fee $105 $100
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $10
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $155
vs South Carolina ($160)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-10 wks)

Iowa Board

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

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Nurse Aide Registry

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