Frequently asked Questions
I am not considered an international student yet my transcripts are not from the US. Do I need a foreign credential evaluation?
Yes, domestic applicants who attended foreign universities should evaluate their transcripts through FCSA
I am a domestic applicant; do I need to take the TOEFL?
If your transcripts are not from the US, please review the TOEFL section to check if you will need the exam. Depending on the country you may or may not need to take it.
International Students from which universities are not required to send transcripts to FCSA?
Monterrey Tec (ITESM)
Universidad de las Américas
Is the Indian 15 years of Degree is sufficient for a Master degree?
According to Foreign Credential Services of America, depending on the undergraduate University and the degree conferred it might be sufficient. Note: This depends on the evaluation by Foreign Credential Services of America.
Is an Evaluation of Educational Records necessary?
International applicants must have their transcript(s) evaluated by Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). Click here for the FCSA application. Additional information is available at www.fcsa.biz or (512) 459-8428
Do I need to send original transcripts to Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA)?
Not anymore. You may send copies of your transcripts to FCSA. Then you must bring the original copy of the transcript to the Office of Graduate Studies and a copy will be made to be placed in the student’s file. This can be done at any point after the application is submitted or during the student’s first semester, but must be done before the student registers for the second semester.
What documents do I have to submit to FCSA?
To complete an academic credentials evaluation, you must submit:
1. Completed FCSA application
2. Photocopies of your academic documents
3. Certified translations of the academic documents if they are not in English
Note: All translations must be certified unless the native language is Spanish, in which case it does not need to be a certified translation.
4. Payment—check, money order or credit/debit card (information to be entered on “Payment” section of the application).
Can I submit those online?
You may send the documents electronically via fax or scanned email attachments.
If you have questions about FCSA please contact:
Foreign Credentials Service of America
1910 Justin Lane
Austin, TX 78757-2411
Phone: (512) 459.8428
Fax: (512) 459.4565
Email: info@fcsa.biz
