Procedures, Services and Fees
The Statement of Equivalency describes foreign documents, degrees,
certificates, and diplomas in US terms, and assigns each their equivalent
in the educational system of the United States.
The Detailed Evaluation of course work is a course by course evaluation
of work completed at foreign institutions and resembles a US transcript.
This information is pertinent when a detailed explanation of the documents
is needed for purposes of teacher certification, professional licensing,
or placement into post-secondary institutions.
Fees
General Statement of Equivalency $75.00
(US) (see sample)
Detailed Evaluation of Coursework $110.00(US) (see sample)
Rush Report (3 days) - Base fee plus $75.00 (US)
Revision $50.00 (US)
One day service: General Statement: $250 (US), Detailed Evaluation: $320
(US)
If your documents are in any language other than English, we require
that English translations be furnished together with photocopies of the
original documents.
Files are generally processed in 2 weeks.
Foreign Credentials Service of America maintains a comprehensive library
of materials associated with the evaluation of foreign and domestic credentials
and updates this information as new materials become available. All evaluations
will be based on the most current information available. Placement recommendations
as approved by
The National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials
are used as guidelines when available.
Submitting Documents for Evaluation
FCSA requires you submit photocopies (both back and front) of all official
educational. Exception: If you are applying for board licensure, you may need to submit original
documents in a sealed envelope from your institution. Please click here for a listing of application requirements for boards
that accept FCSA evaluations. Click here to print out a form to send to your institutions
requesting original/attested documents.
Generally, we need your records beginning from your secondary
or upper secondary studies, particularly when applying as an undergraduate
to a US institution. When seeking licensure, graduate admissions, or H-1
status, post secondary records are sufficient.
Credentials submitted become the property of FCSA. If you submit a document
that is hard to obtain, you can request that the original be returned
to you after we have completed the evaluation.
For a General Statement of Equivalency, you will need to provide photocopies
of official documents, awards of degrees, certificates and diplomas. The
Detailed Evaluation of course work, if requested, will require submission
of photocopies of all transcripts and marksheets,
as well as awards of degrees, certificates, and diplomas
If falsified documents are submitted to FCSA, there will be no refund of payments or return of documents, and the forgery will be reported to the designated recipients of the report as well as academic institutions, evaluation services, and government agencies.
If you submit an application and do not complete it, FCSA will keep your documents on file for 2 years from the date of application. After 2 years, you will need to submit a new application, documents and application fee.
To Apply
A full application for evaluation of credentials includes:
 an FCSA application
photocopies of appropriate
educational documents
required
fee
An application is available below. Once displayed on your browser it
can be printed out. You should then fill it in, attach the necessary photocopied
official documents, and attach the required fee (personal check, money
order or cashier's check). If you wish to pay with a credit card, FCSA
will accept MasterCard, VISA, and American Express.
If you submit an application and do not complete it, FCSA will keep your documents on file for 2 years from the date of application. After 2 years, you will need to submit a new application, documents and application fee.
Getting an Application
1. For a printable PDF
version of the application click here or get 
2. Or, you can request an application online at info@fcsa.biz.
Send your complete package to:
Foreign Credentials Service of America
1910 Justin Lane
Austin, Texas 78757-2411
Getting Copies of Your Evaluation
FCSA keeps your records on file in our office for exactly two (2) years
from the date at the top of your evaluation.
For example, if your evaluation date was January 1, 2003, your evaluation
will be on file at FCSA until January 1, 2005. After that date, copies
will not be available and you will need to reapply and resubmit the entire
application package, including the full fee.
Copies cost $25 each.
For a printable version of the FCSA Request for Additional
Evaluation Copies, please click here or get .
Or you can request an application online at info@fcsa.biz.
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