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Alaska vs Montana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$340
MT
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
4-8 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$100
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Montana
Total Fees $575 $340
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $235 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

NLC Compact

Montana is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $100
vs Alaska ($200)

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