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Georgia vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
GA
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia South Carolina
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $90
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $325
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Georgia (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs South Carolina ($90)

Georgia Board

Georgia State Board of Licensed Practical Nurses

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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