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Maryland vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MD
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
4-12 wks
MD
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$40
MD
vs
$10
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland South Carolina
Total Fees $205 $160
Application Fee $40 $15
Exam Fee $110 $100
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $40 $10
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $45 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 Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $10
vs Maryland ($40)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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South Carolina Board

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

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