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Montana vs South Carolina for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$75
MT
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana South Carolina
Total Fees $75 $40
Application Fee $75 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $145
CE Hours N/A 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Montana ($75)
Faster Processing
Montana 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs South Carolina ($145)

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