1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX, 78757
Phone: 512-459-8428
Fax: 512-459-4565
Email: info@foreigncredentials.org
Website: www.foreigncredentials.org

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 

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.

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.

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) and
diplomas, a course-by-course evaluation, and GPA calculation.

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.

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

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.

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.)

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.

Please note: Photocopies of documents are acceptable. If you are wanting your school to submit the documents on your behalf, please follow the instructions below.

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.

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. 

Payment must be submitted in full before the evaluation can begin. Please note that we cannot accept cash, wire transfers, or Discover Card.

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