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Montana vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Virginia
Total Fees $285 $390
Application Fee $50 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $135
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Montana processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Montana 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Virginia ($135)

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