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Alaska vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Virginia
Total Fees $575 $390
Application Fee $100 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $135
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $185 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $135 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $390
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $135
vs Alaska ($200)

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