Iowa vs North Dakota for CNS Licensing
Total Fees
$81
IA
vs
$120
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$81
IA
vs
$60
ND
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Iowa | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $81 ✓ | $120 |
| Application Fee | $81 ✓ | $120 |
| Exam Fee | N/A | N/A |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 3 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $81 | $60 ✓ |
| CE Hours | N/A | 12 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | No | No |
Key Differences
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Cost
Iowa is $39 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Iowa
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Renewal Cost
North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.
Winner: North Dakota
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Iowa $81
vs North Dakota ($120)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $60
vs Iowa ($81)
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