General Information for All Applicants
This is important! To save time for both you and us, please keep the following in mind:
Secondary Credentials (High School) are only required if one of these conditions exists:
- Your potential employer or school needs to see your high school studies.
- Your high school education included Advanced Level Studies.
FACS only uses official educational documents when preparing your evaluation. Do not send photocopies or scans of your academic records, unless directed to do so by FACS.
Documents not issued in English must have official translations prepared to accompany the original language documents, and sent to FACS.
Do not have your school send your documents until AFTER applying for the evaluation.
If your educational institution requires a written document request, please use our Academic Records RequestForm. Fill out your details, and a PDF will be emailed to you. You may then submit this PDF to your educational institution. They will complete their portion of the form and submit it to FACS with your official records.
Secondary (High School)
The original* hard copy of the following:
Diploma de Ensino Medio /Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio / Diploma de Tecnico de Nivel Medio / Diploma de Ensino Medio com Habilitacao or historica escolar confirming graduation from Ensino Medio / Segundo Grau. If this document does not clearly state that you have graduated or completed the high school program with a graduation date, you must additionally provide a graduation certificate.
Post-Secondary (University)
The original* hard copy of the following:
- Histórico Escolar (Scholastic History)
- A photocopy or scan (from you) of the Diploma for the Titulo/Grau (Title/Degree) or Certificado (Certificate) for “Lato Sensu” programs
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*An original document is the first issue document given to the student from the institution, typically at the completion of studies or at the time the degree/diploma is awarded. These documents are usually printed on security paper, have a raised seal, are stamped with ink, or include a signature of authorized personnel.
General Information for All Applicants
This is important! To save time for both you and us, please keep the following in mind:
Secondary Credentials (High School) are only required if one of these conditions exists:
- Your potential employer or school needs to see your high school studies.
- Your high school education included Advanced Level Studies.
FACS only uses official educational documents when preparing your evaluation. Do not send photocopies or scans of your academic records, unless directed to do so by FACS.
Documents not issued in English must have official translations completed and sent to us.
Do not have your school send your documents until AFTER applying for the evaluation.
If your educational institution requires a written document request, please use our Academic Records Request Form. Fill out your details, and a PDF will be emailed to you. You may then submit this PDF to your educational institution. They will complete their portion of the form and submit it to FACS with your official records.
Mailing address:
FACS, Inc.
105 West Vandalia Street, Suite 120
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62025
United States of America
Email address (for educational institutions only):
Email: [email protected]