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South Carolina vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$160
SC
vs
$215
VA
Timeline
4-10 wks
SC
vs
6-12 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$10
SC
vs
$25
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Carolina Virginia
Total Fees $160 $215
Application Fee $15 $50
Exam Fee $100 $115
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $10 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $55 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 Virginia ($215)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $10
vs Virginia ($25)

South Carolina Board

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

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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