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Alaska vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Texas
Total Fees $575 $340
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $68
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $235 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $340
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Texas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Alaska ($200)

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