Services
It is the obligation of the client to confirm with the receiving institution or organization that they accept AES evaluations as well as the type of evaluation required.
All evaluations indicate the foreign document(s) submitted, the years of study, the date when the document(s) was/were issued, the degree(s)/title(s) obtained, and establishes a comparison to the equivalent studies/degree(s) in the U.S. education system. Copies of the documents evaluated are attached to the evaluation.
| Evaluation Type | General Evaluation $100 Get Started Now | Grade Evaluation $155 Get Started Now | Comprehensive Evaluation $225 Get Started Now | Comprehensive Evaluation for Professional Boards $300 Get Started Now |
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Standard Fee / RUSH Fee
Includes all documents and programs submitted for evaluation | $100 / $200 | $155 / $310 | $225 / $450 | $300 / $600 |
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Copies Included with the Evaluation
Each evaluation fee includes one unofficial “Client eCopy” and one institution/official copy. The Client eCopy is for the client records and the institution copy is intended for an institution of your choice. For the official institutional copy, clients have the option of a paper or efile copy; delivery fees apply. Refer to Delivery Services for fees and details.
Client eCopy
- The Client eCopy is for the client's records only and may not be shared with others for any reason.
- The Client eCopy is unofficial, not for institution use and is clearly marked as such with the use of watermarks to prevent unauthorized use.
- Printing and editing are disabled to ensure the integrity of the document.
- This copy is issued in pdf format with password protection for the client’s privacy.
- Your unofficial evaluation will be emailed for FREE to the client’s email address on file.
Official Institution Copy
- The institution copy is an official version intended for an institution of your choice.
- Clients have the option of a paper copy or an “e-file” (electronically filed) copy.
- The cost of the official copy is included however, delivery fees apply.
- Check your institution’s requirements regarding official copies. Most institutions require evaluations to be sent directly from our office and some may not accept emailed evaluations. AES is not responsible for unaccepted evaluations.
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Translation Services
Each academic document to be evaluated must be accompanied by a certified English translation, if the document was not issued in English. The process of translating a document from a foreign language into English is a separate from the evaluation process and therefore, requires a separate fee.
The translation fee estimate for all languages is $50 per page ($100 per page if RUSH). The front and back of a document are considered two separate pages. We reserve the right to charge for additional pages of translations for documents with excessive amounts of text. Determination of final cost will be made when documents are reviewed in our office.
We can accept translations from third parties, if they meet certain criteria. If you wish to submit your own translations, please carefully review the table below to ensure your translations will be accepted.
Acceptable Translations
All translations submitted must be provided by individuals whose credentials include one of the categories below:
- Individual certified as a translator in the United States (ATA, American Translators Association, Member in Good Standing/Court Exams, etc.);
- A copy of the certification must be attached to the translation
- Each page of the translation must be signed
- Foreign national certified as a translator in the country of origin
- For example, Traductor Publico, Tradutor Juramentado
- Companies that are members of ATA must:
- Submit all pages of the translations on letterhead
- Have the translator’s qualification (translator certification) attached to the translation
- Cover letters are not necessary.
Unacceptable Translations
- Translations are not accepted when done by the client or by any individual who is “competent” in both the native language and in English, but who is not certified as a translator.
- Translations must NOT contain logos of institutions, Coat of Arms of nation states, or any other protected image. Translations submitted with these items will not be accepted.
- Translations with multiple errors will not be accepted.
- Under no circumstance do we accept a translation done by a US Public Notary.
Verification Services
Academic Evaluation Services verifies the authenticity of academic documents with the issuing institution or authoritative body as required, requested or deemed necessary by the evaluator. This office reserves the right to investigate and verify any document under suspicion of fraud, alteration, or inaccuracies. The fee for verification services is $50 per institution. This fee is in addition to evaluation fees.
Verification is required under the following circumstances
- Required by the institution
- Requested by the client
- Deemed necessary by the evaluator
Implications of the
Verification Process
- If your file requires verification, the time frame for completion is dependent on the response time of the verifying institution and cannot be estimated by AES.
- AES has the professional obligation to notify NACES members and take legal action in the case of suspected or confirmed fraudulent , altered , or inaccurate documents submitted.
Delivery Services
Please check your institution’s requirements regarding official copies. Most institutions require evaluations to be sent directly from our office and some may not accept emailed evaluations. The client must provide a valid mailing address or email address to each official copy. AES is not responsible for unaccepted evaluations.
Academic Evaluation Services takes great care in storing and packaging documents, however, we are not liable for any delays, loss, or damage incurred by shipping carrier.
Please refer to the table below for delivery fees and details.
Efile Delivery $15, Per Email
- Emailed directly to institutions only
- Efiles arrive immediately
- Emails cannot be tracked; however, clients will be informed via email when efile has been sent
- Official efiles will not be sent directly to clients under any circumstances
Domestic Courier $40, Per Address
- FedEx Standard Overnight
- USPS will be used for any P.O. Boxes & APO
- Next Business Day
- Timelines are provided by the carriers and are not guaranteed by AES
- Tracking details sent to the email address on file.
- Signature is only required when returning a client’s original documents.
International Courier $60, Per Address
- FedEx International Express
- DHL maybe used if FedEx is not available
- 3 to 5 Business Days
- Timelines are provided by the carriers and are not guaranteed by AES
- Tracking details sent to the email address on file.
- Due to country specific restrictions on shipments from the United States, occasionally we are unable to ship to the address provided by the client. In these situations, we will contact the client for an alternate address in a different country.
Additional Institution / Official Copies
Requests for additional copies submitted after the evaluation has been completed will be processed in 3 to 5 business days, in most cases.
Official copies may be either in paper or electronic format. Delivery fees apply for each address provided. See below for instructions to place a new request.
Returning Clients From 2012 To Present
- Log into your online account to order additional official copies.
- $35 per copy, delivery fees additional
- For any issues logging into an account please email us at info@aes-edu.org with your full name and date of birth so we may assist you.
Returning Clients From 2011 Or Prior
- Complete our Extra Copy Request Form to order additional official copies.
- $50 per copy, delivery fees additional
- Please do not use this form if you already have an online account as this will delay processing.
Update evaluation
Returning clients may reopen their file to add documents to a previously completed evaluation or to upgrade the level of the evaluation previously completed, even if no new documents will be submitted. A new evaluation fee is required for each update request.
- Updated evaluations will include the original documents submitted as well as any new documents.
- Our current documentation requirements apply when requesting an Update.
- Complete our Update Application and send it to us with any new documents to be evaluated.
- Please do not submit a new online application as this will delay the processing of your file.