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Michigan vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$170
MI
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
4-12 wks
MI
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
N/A
MI
vs
$10
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan South Carolina
Total Fees $170 $160
Application Fee N/A $15
Exam Fee $105 $100
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $10
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $160
vs Michigan ($170)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs Michigan (4-12 wks)

Michigan Board

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - 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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