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Iowa vs Montana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$285
MT
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
2-4 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$50
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Montana
Total Fees $343 $285
Application Fee $93 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $50
CE Hours 36 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $58 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs Montana (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Iowa ($99)

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