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Idaho vs South Carolina for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$90
ID
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
ID
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho South Carolina
Total Fees $90 $40
Application Fee $90 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $145
CE Hours 30 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Idaho ($90)
Faster Processing
Idaho 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs South Carolina ($145)

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