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New York vs South Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$200
NY
vs
$160
SC
Timeline
6-14 wks
NY
vs
4-10 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
N/A
NY
vs
$10
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York South Carolina
Total Fees $200 $160
Application Fee N/A $15
Exam Fee $125 $100
Processing Time 6-14 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 $40 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 New York ($200)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs New York (6-14 wks)

New York Board

New York 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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