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Mississippi vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$140
MS
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
4-12 wks
MS
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
N/A
MS
vs
$10
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi South Carolina
Total Fees $140 $160
Application Fee N/A $15
Exam Fee $95 $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

Mississippi is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $140
vs South Carolina ($160)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - 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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