Foreign Credentials Service of America Application
  • 1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX, 78757
    Phone: 512-459-8428
    Fax: 512-459-4565
    Email: info@foreigncredentials.org
    Website: www.foreigncredentials.org

  • Foreign Credentials Service of America Application

  • FCSA Application for Credentials Evaluation 

    Any missing, illegible, or incomplete information may result in the delay or non-processing of your application. All applications received after 2 PM CST will be considered to have been received the following business day. l Inf or m atio 

  • Personal Information

  • Name of Applicant: Enter your full current legal name exactly as you want it to appear on your evaluation report. If the name shown on your academic credentials is different from your current legal name, enter your other name(s) in the space provided. Please note that the middle name is for reference only and will not be included on the evaluation report.

     

  • Note: Only the first and last name will be included on the report.

  • Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*
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  • Gender
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  • E-mail: Please provide a valid e-mail address twice. Failure to input the email address twice will prevent the form from being submitted.

    You will receive emails regarding your application status (including if your file has been placed on hold for any reason). Once your evaluation report has been completed, you will be emailed an unofficial electronic copy of your evaluation report and its mailing tracking information.


  • Summary of Educational Experience

    List the schools you have attended (beginning with secondary education and continuing through your most recent degree). This ensures our evaluators have the necessary documents to provide you with a complete and accurate evaluation. You must include the country where the institution is located along with years attended and degrees earned or expected.
  • Evaluation Service

  • General Statement of Equivalency: Usually used for employment (getting a job). The equivalency of your foreign diplomas, degrees and certificates is provided.


    Detailed Evaluation of Coursework: Usually used for university admission. Includes a statement of the equivalency of your degree(s) anddiplomas, a course-by-course evaluation, and GPA calculation of your highest level of studies.


    If you want a Detailed Evaluation of your secondary school (high school) coursework, in addition to a Detailed Evaluation of your postsecondary (university) coursework, an additional fee of $150 will be required. Please make this selection below.

  • If no rush service is selected, the evaluation will be completed in approximately 10 business days (this is approximate and not guaranteed). Alternatively, rush services are guaranteed. We will refund the rush fee if the time-frame is not met. Please note that all time-frames begin the business day after we receive everything necessary for evaluation and do not include shipping time.

     

    The documents required will change depending on the institution you select below.

  • Photocopies of ALL documents are acceptable and can be uploaded at the bottom of the page.

  • Original transcripts are required for the application you selected. After your application has been processed, you will receive an FCSA ID#. You will need to contact your university and have them email or mail the documents to FCSA. Our email address is info@foreigncredentials.org. Our mailing address is

    Mailing Address:

    FCSA

    1910 Justin Lane

    Austin, TX 78757

  • Please select from the following options:

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                    Select Institution and Evaluation Service

                    (Please make the same selection as above)

                    Free$ Free
                      
                    Detailed Evaluation of Secondary Coursework

                    Include secondary (high school) coursework in the detailed evaluation in ADDITION to my post-secondary coursework.

                    $150.00$150.00
                      
                    Time-Frame Options (REQUIRED)

                    Select a duration from the dropdown menu to specify the turnaround time.

                    Free$ Free
                      
                    Complimentary Report Shipping Options (REQUIRED)

                    Select the shipping method for your complimentary report. Please note there is a required $60 DHL fee for any international address including Canada, Mexico etc.

                    Free$ Free
                      
                    Return my ACACEMIC documents

                    Your ACADEMIC documents will be returned to the Original Document Return Address entered below. Domestic USPS Shipping

                    Free$ Free
                      
                    Additional Copies of Evaluation

                    $25 per additional copy. Copies will be sent to the address entered in the Additional Copy Shipping Address section below.

                    $25.00$25.00
                      
                    Additional Copy Shipping Options

                    Required if requesting additional copies of your evaluation. Additional copies will be shipped to the address entered below.

                    $10.00$10.00
                      
                    English Translation (will be used for internal use ONLY)

                    English translastions of the documents will be made and used for internal purposes only. Copies will NOT be issued.

                    $50.00$50.00
                      
                    Total
                    $0.00$0.00
                  • One complimentary official report will be shipped to the address you provide below. An unofficial report is sent to you via e-mail. Please fill out the additional copy section if you require additional official reports. Complimentary standard USPS shipping without a tracking number is provided. We also offer USPS domestic priority and expedited delivery for an additional fee. For international shipping, you are required to pay $60 for DHL Express. If you provided original documentation and would like it returned, enter the address in the Original Document Return Address below. We reserve the right to withhold documentation.

                  • Notes

                  • This is an optional section for any special requests or comments you would like to include with your application for foreign credential evaluation. (Example: sealed copies required, electronic copies needed for another email address etc.)

                     

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                  • Required Documents

                  • What to Submit:
                    In order to perform an evaluation we require the following:

                    1. This form filled out, signed, dated and submittted
                    2. Copy of Final Degrees, Diplomas or Certificates
                    3. Full, Official Transcripts/Marksheets/Academic Records showing all subjects studied, examinations and grades
                    4. Certified word-for-word English Translations for all academic credentials submitted. FCSA can provide English translations for foreign language documents for purposes of completing the evaluation, yet the translations will not be provided to you or the organization/institution receiving the report. FCSA charges $50.00 to perform translations for purposes of completing the credential evaluation saving you the extra time and expense to obtain the translation.

                    How to submit your documents from your university:

                    Please submit your application to FCSA. After processing your application, you will receive an FCSA ID# that will be necessary for your institution to submit the documents to us electronically or through post. This will help insure that your documents get processed correctly. Failure to do so may cause delays in processing your documents.

                  • For Teacher Certification and CTC applications ONLY (please include the following if available):

                    • Language of Instruction
                    • Information on one's full date of graduation within the documentation ex:(mm/dd/yyy)
                    • Documentation of an appropriate educator certificate or credential issued by another country, including the effective date and validty period of the certificate, certification areas and grade levels
                  • What to submit (Cosmetology, Nail, Massage, etc. (TDLR) ONLY:

                    1. This form filled out, signed, dated and submittted
                    2. Final Degrees, Diplomas or Certificates and Documents indicating completed courses, workshops, etc.
                    3. Documentation that provides total number of hours instruction
                    4. Documentation that provides list of topics studies
                    5. Documentation that provides the number of hours studied in each topic
                    6. Certified word-for-word English Translations for all academic credentials submitted. FCSA can provide English translations for foreign language documents for purposes of completing the evaluation, yet the translations will not be provided to you or the organization/institution receiving the report. FCSA charges $50.00 to perform translations for purposes of completing the credential evaluation saving you the extra time and expense to obtain the translation.

                     

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                  • I certify that all information provided on this application is complete, factually accurate, and honestly presented. I certify that I have read the instructions and conditions and agree to the terms stated therein. I understand that cancellations must be requested prior to the completion of the evaluation. A non-refundable processing fee of $25 will be deducted from all cancellations. I understand that if fraudulent documentation is presented, an evaluation will not be provided, the application will be canceled, and a refund will not be processed. I understand that the evaluation is advisory and is not binding upon any agency or institution that uses it nor guaranteed to be accepted or used by any agency or institution. I release Foreign Credentials Service of America from any liability for damages resulting from the use to which I or any agency or institution puts the evaluation. 

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