Illinois vs Michigan for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$85

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Michigan
Total Fees	$125	$85 ✓
Application Fee	$125	$85 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80 ✓	$85
CE Hours	80 hrs	25 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $85

vs Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs Michigan ($85)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois CNM requirements →

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Michigan CNM requirements →

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