South Carolina vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$160

SC

vs

$135

TN

Timeline

4-10 wks

SC

vs

4-10 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$10

SC

vs

N/A

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Carolina	Tennessee
Total Fees	$160	$135 ✓
Application Fee	$15	N/A
Exam Fee	$100	$95 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$10	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs South Carolina ($160)

Faster Processing

South Carolina 4-10 wks

vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

South Carolina Board

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

Official Website →

Full South Carolina CNA requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNA requirements →

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