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Alaska vs Iowa for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$343
IA
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
2-4 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$99
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Iowa
Total Fees $575 $343
Application Fee $100 $93
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $200 $99
CE Hours 30 hrs 36 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $232 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

NLC Compact

Iowa is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs Alaska (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Alaska ($200)

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