Easy 4-step Process

(Copies, Originals, Sealed Envelopes). We only contact you if additional information or documentation is required.

Payment

Submission

Electronically through our online application form

Mail to:PO Box 30342
Austin, Texas 78755.

General FAQs

What do the different evaluations include?

• General Evaluation: Includes the institutions attended, dates of attendance and degrees awarded. US equivalency is stated based on the credentials submitted.
• Course by Course: Includes institutions attended, dates of attendance and degrees awarded. In addition, coursework taken is listed in detail, along with the equivalent US semester hours and US grade equivalent per course.
• Certified Public Accountant: includes US equivalence of foreign studies and coursework listed in detail, credits required in Accounting and Business in the state of Massachusetts, and official transcripts of any work completed in the US.

How long do evaluations take?

• 1 -2 day rush: $150
• 4-5 day rush: $50

Are translations required?

All documents should be submitted in the original language, along with an English translation. PLEASE NOTE: CED can interpret Spanish and Portuguese documents for an additional $50 fee, which is far less than the cost of a formal translation. If the applicant chooses the interpretation option, a translation isn’t necessary. If documents have already been translated, then the interpretation fee wouldn’t be needed. This interpretation fee is only necessary if requesting a Course by Course evaluation.

Will you return my original documents?

• Priority Mail - $15 - provides a tracking number.
• Registered Mail - $20 - provides a tracking number and requires signature upon receipt
• Express Mail - $35 - provides a tracking number and next day or 2 day delivery depending on zip code.

How much do the different services cost?

• General - $90
• Course by Course - $145
• CPA Examination - $190
• CPA Licensure - $190

• Additional copy of evaluation previously completed - $30
• Change from general to course by course evaluation - $60
• Add a new document to evaluation previously completed - $60
• Change to CPA evaluation - $125

• Rush Services
  • 1-2 Day - $150
  • 4-5 Day - $50
  • $50
  • If extra copies are needed beyond the one included in the service fee - $10 per copy

  What payment options are available?

  Payments can be made by personal check, US money order or through our website via PayPal. If the evaluation being requested includes the added fee for a rush service, payment MUST be made by money order or through PayPal, no personal checks accepted in these cases. If a check payment is returned by the issuing bank, the applicant will incur a $25 penalty fee in addition to the original amount and repayment has to be made via money order or PayPal. If none of the above options are accessible, please inquire about a wire transfer for an additional $50 fee. Please contact CED for additional information.

  What documents do I need to provide?

  We need to receive a diploma/certificate and any transcripts/academic records in their original language along with the English translations (only if documents are not issued in English by the institution). You can upload copies of these records when submitting an online application, but we may need to receive official documents in specific cases based on university requirements.

  New Applicants

  What is the process to apply?

  • Select the new applicant option
  • Select the evaluation type that you require
    • General - which lists your documents, explains the education system in your country, and then states the equivalency of your study and/or qualifications in U.S. terms
    • Course by Course which includes the information presented in a general evaluation and also lists all the courses and grades on your transcripts.
    • Expedited turnaround times : 1-2 Day Rush , 4-5 Day Rush
    • Interpretation services : available for Spanish or Portuguese only , and only necessary for course by course evaluations when the documents provided are in the original language
    • Additional copies of completed reports

    What type of evaluation do I need?

    • General Evaluation: suggested for purposes of employment, visa or admission where transfer credit isn’t required
    • Course by Course Evaluation : suggested for admission with transfer credit, graduate admission or employment in the field of education
    • Certified Public Accountant: for applicants wishing to sit the Uniform CPA Examination or seeking Licensure in the state of Massachusetts (or any state that accepts evaluations for this purpose issued by CED). For the purpose of Licensure – the letter from the State Board showing the applicant has passed the exam is required.

    Returning Applicants

    How can I get a copy of a previously completed evaluation?

    • Select the returning applicant option
    • Select the first option
      • Additional copy of evaluation previously completed : $30 This order includes one official copy, and one unofficial copy for the applicant’s records. If you require multiple copies, please select how many additional copies you need in the Extra Copy box (each additional copy is $10 if ordered as part of the same request). The processing time is 2-3 business days. This is our fastest service so there is no need to pay for any additional rush service.
      • If these copies are being sent back to you, you must select the priority mail for an additional fee ($15)

      How can I change a general evaluation already issued by CED to a course by course evaluation?

      • Select the returning applicant option
      • Select the second option
        • Change from a general evaluation to a course by course (7 business days): $60
        • Expedited turnaround times
        • Interpretation services
        • Additional copies of completed reports
        • If these copies are being sent back to you, you must select the priority mail for an additional fee ($15)

        How can I add a document to a previously completed evaluation issued by CED?

        • Select the returning applicant option
        • Select the third option
          • Add a new document to evaluation previously completed (7 business days): $60
          • Expedited turnaround times
          • Interpretation services
          • Additional copies of completed reports
          • If these copies are being sent back to you, you must select the priority mail for an additional fee ($15)

          Any questions we didn’t answer here?
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