Kentucky vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$172

$160

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$20

$10

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	South Carolina
Total Fees	$172	$160 ✓
Application Fee	$20	$15 ✓
Exam Fee	$112	$100 ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$20	$10 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

South Carolina is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Carolina $160

vs Kentucky ($172)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs South Carolina (4-10 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Carolina $10

vs Kentucky ($20)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNA requirements →

South Carolina Board

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

Official Website →

Full South Carolina CNA requirements →

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