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Georgia vs North Carolina for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$75
GA
vs
$100
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
GA
vs
4-8 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$50
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia North Carolina
Total Fees $75 $100
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $65 $50
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $75
vs North Carolina ($100)
Faster Processing
Georgia 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Georgia ($65)

Georgia Board

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