How to Validate Your College Degree in the United States

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Do you hold a college degree from a prestigious university but because you obtained it in a different country, you think it has no value? You can validate the degrees you worked so hard for and in the process, considerably improve your employment and financial situations. Read on to learn how to validate your college degree in the United States.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Original college diplomas and transcripts
  • Corresponding fee to validate your degree

Step1
You must submit your degree for validation in a learning institution recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Log on to their websites and search for the agency most suited to your needs.
Step2
Once you have selected an agency, complete all the necessary paperwork.
Step3
Provide the original and copies of your degree and transcripts.
Step4
Provide an English translation of all your documents.
Step5
Pay the corresponding fee as stipulated by the agency of your choice.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you did not finish your studies, you can still get an equivalent for the semesters you completed.
  • While validating your college degree is not a guarantee you will obtain better employment, it increases the possibilities of getting a higher salary.

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