Credential Evaluations
Understand How Your Education Compares in the United States
CED provides international credential evaluations for students and professionals pursuing education, employment, professional licensure, immigration, and other opportunities in the United States.
What Type of Evaluation Do You Need?
General
$90
Standard processing:
7 business days
A General Evaluation describes your international educational credentials and states their equivalency in U.S. terms.
Most commonly requested for
- Basic employment
- Visas
- Admission when transfer credit is not required
Your report includes
i Important info
- Country of the educational credentials
- Institutions attended
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees or credentials awarded
- Equivalency of study in U.S. terms
Documents to submit
- Diplomas or degree certificates
- High school examination results (if applicable)
- Examination results, when applicable
- Transcripts, if available
- Certified English translations when documents were not officially issued in English
Course By Course
$145
With GPA: $195
Standard processing:
7 business days
A Course by Course Evaluation includes the information provided in a General Evaluation along with a detailed review of the individual courses completed.
Most commonly requested for
- Admission with transfer credit
- Graduate admission
- Teacher certification or licensure
- Employment in education
Your report includes
i Important info
- Country of the educational credentials
- Institutions attended
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees or credentials awarded
- Equivalency of study in U.S. terms
- Course listing with equivalent U.S. grades for secondary study
- Course listing with equivalent U.S. grades and credits for post secondary coursework
- GPA calculated on a U.S. 4.0 scale when the $195 option is selected
Documents to submit
- Diplomas or degree certificates
- Transcripts or academic records
- Certified English translations when documents were not officially issued in English
CPA Examination
$190
Standard processing:
7 business days
This evaluation is intended for applicants planning to sit for the CPA Examination in Massachusetts.
Your report includes
i Important info
- Country of the educational credentials
- Institutions attended
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees or credentials awarded
- Equivalency of study in U.S. terms
- Accounting and Business coursework outlined in terms of Massachusetts CPA examination requirements
Documents to submit
- Diplomas or certificates
- Official transcripts of foreign study only (US study not included)
- Certified English translations when documents were not officially issued in English
CPA Licensure
$190
Standard processing:
7 business days
This evaluation is intended for applicants who have passed the CPA Examination in Massachusetts and are seeking licensure.
Your report includes
i Important info
- Country of the educational credentials
- Institutions attended
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees or credentials awarded
- Equivalency of study in U.S. terms
- Accounting and Business coursework outlined in terms of Massachusetts CPA licensure requirements
- Review of applicable U.S. study
Documents to submit
- Diplomas or degree certificates
- Official transcripts of foreign study
- Official transcripts of U.S. study (if applicable)
- Letter from the Massachusetts CPA Board confirming that you passed the CPA Examination
Not Sure Which is right for you?
We’re here to help you understand your options.
Has CED Already Completed an Evaluation for You?
Returning applicants can request follow-up services for an evaluation previously completed by CED.
Request an Additional Copy
Request another copy of a report CED previously completed.
Standard processing: 2–3 business days.
$30
Rush info
Add a Document
Add a new document to an evaluation CED previously completed.
Standard processing: 7 business days.
$60
Rush info
Change to Course by Course
Change a previously completed General Evaluation to a Course by Course Evaluation. Standard processing: 7 business days.
$60
$100 with GPA
Rush info
Change to a CPA Evaluation
Add a GPA calculation to a previously completed Course by Course Evaluation. Standard processing: 2–3 business days.
$125
Rush info
Add GPA to a previous Course by Course evaluation
2–3 business days
$50
Rush info
How to Request an Evaluation
Complete the
Application
Choose your evaluation and complete CED’s online application form.
Provide Your
Documents
Upload your degree certificates and transcripts or indicate that CED will receive official documents.
Complete
Payment
After completing the application form, pay online by credit or debit card to submit your application.
CED Reviews Your Application
Processing begins once CED has received your submitted application, payment, and all required documents.
Documents Not in English?
Learn about CED’s interpretation and certified translation options.
Ready to Request an Evaluation?
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