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Montana vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana South Carolina
Total Fees $285 $350
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $90
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Montana (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs South Carolina ($90)

Montana Board

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South Carolina Board of Nursing

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