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 Procedures, Services and FeesThe 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. General Statement of Equivalency $75.00
(US) (see sample) 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 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.
Getting an Application 1. For a printable PDF
version of the application click here or get Send your complete package to: Getting Copies of Your Evaluation |
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