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Verify Academic Credentials With Confidence

Ensure applicants hold the degrees and certifications they claim. We verify directly with educational institutions worldwide — so you can hire qualified candidates with confidence.

✓ Direct Institution Contact 🌍 Global Coverage ⚡ 2-7 Day Turnaround 🔒 FCRA Compliant
30%+Resumes have education errors
10,000+Institutions verified
2-7 daysAverage turnaround
200+Countries covered

Why Education Verification Matters

Education fraud is one of the most common forms of resume misrepresentation.

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Detect Credential Fraud

Fake degrees and diploma mills are a growing problem. Verification catches fraudulent claims before they cost you.

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Ensure Compliance

Many regulated industries require verified credentials. Meet healthcare, finance, and education sector requirements.

Confirm Expertise

Verify that candidates have the educational foundation needed to perform specialized or technical roles.

📊 The Scope of Education Fraud

Studies estimate 30-35% of resumes contain education-related misrepresentations — from inflated GPAs to completely fabricated degrees. Diploma mills generate over $1 billion annually selling fake credentials. Verification is your first line of defense.

What We Verify

Comprehensive academic verification directly with educational institutions.

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Degree Confirmation

Verify the validity of claimed degrees, diplomas, and certificates directly with the issuing institution.

  • Bachelor’s degrees
  • Master’s degrees
  • Doctoral degrees
  • Associate degrees
  • Professional certificates
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Institution Verification

Confirm the institution is legitimate, accredited, and recognized — not a diploma mill.

  • Official institution name
  • Accreditation status
  • Diploma mill detection
  • Campus/location verified
  • Institution type
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Dates of Attendance

Confirm enrollment and graduation dates to catch timeline inconsistencies or fraud.

  • Enrollment start date
  • Graduation date
  • Completion status
  • Full-time/part-time
  • Years attended
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Field of Study

Verify the major, minor, or area of specialization associated with each credential.

  • Major field
  • Minor (if applicable)
  • Concentration/specialization
  • Degree type
  • Program completed
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Academic Standing

When available and authorized, verify academic performance and honors achieved.

  • GPA verification*
  • Honors/awards
  • Dean’s list
  • Cum laude status
  • Academic probation
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Professional Licenses

Verify professional certifications, licenses, and continuing education credentials.

  • License number
  • Issue date
  • Expiration date
  • Active/inactive status
  • Disciplinary actions

How Education Verification Works

Direct verification with educational institutions worldwide.

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Submit Details

Provide candidate information including institution name, degree claimed, and approximate dates of attendance.

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We Contact the Institution

Our team reaches out directly to registrars, clearinghouses, or uses official verification portals to confirm credentials.

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Receive Verified Report

Get a detailed report confirming degree, dates, field of study, and any discrepancies found.

Global Education Verification

Verify credentials from institutions in 200+ countries.

🇺🇸 United States

Direct access to the National Student Clearinghouse covering 98% of US institutions. Fast turnaround for most domestic verifications.

  • 4,000+ colleges & universities
  • Community colleges
  • Trade schools
  • Online universities

🌍 International

Verify credentials from universities across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and more with localized verification methods.

  • 200+ countries covered
  • Local language support
  • Credential evaluation
  • Document authentication

International verifications typically take 5-15 business days depending on the country and institution.

Diploma Mill Detection

We identify fraudulent institutions and fake credentials.

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Unaccredited Institutions

We flag schools without recognized accreditation that may be selling degrees rather than educating students.

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Accreditation Verification

We verify accreditation with official bodies like CHEA, Department of Education, and international equivalents.

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Red Flag Alerts

Our reports highlight warning signs: life experience degrees, extremely short programs, and suspicious patterns.

Who Uses Education Verification?

Organizations that need qualified, credentialed professionals.

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Corporate HR Departments

Validate academic achievements for all candidates, especially for roles requiring specific degrees or expertise.

  • Pre-employment screening
  • Executive verification
  • Promotion validation

For Employers →

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Healthcare Organizations

Ensure medical professionals have legitimate degrees and credentials. Required for licensing and compliance.

  • Medical degrees
  • Nursing credentials
  • Allied health programs

For Healthcare →

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Universities & Schools

Authenticate faculty, staff, and transfer student credentials from institutions worldwide.

  • Faculty credentials
  • Transfer credits
  • International students

For Education →

Compliant, Secure & Global

Every verification follows strict legal and privacy protocols.

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FCRA Compliant

Full compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act for employment screening purposes.

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GDPR Ready

International verifications follow GDPR and local data protection regulations.

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Encrypted & Secure

256-bit encryption and SOC 2 certified security protect all verification data.

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Audit Documentation

Complete records of verification sources, methods, and results for compliance.

Education Verification Pricing

Pay per verification. Volume discounts available.

US Verification

$15/verification

Domestic institutions

  • Degree confirmation
  • Dates attended
  • Field of study
  • 2-5 day turnaround
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International

$45/verification

Global institutions

  • 200+ countries
  • Full verification
  • Document authentication
  • 5-15 day turnaround
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* GPA verification requires candidate consent and institution cooperation.

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Education Verification FAQs

Common questions about verifying academic credentials.

How long does education verification take?

US verifications typically complete in 2-5 business days, faster if the institution uses the National Student Clearinghouse. International verifications take 5-15 business days depending on the country and institution.

Can you verify international degrees?

Yes. We verify credentials from institutions in 200+ countries. International verifications may take longer and include credential evaluation to compare foreign degrees to US equivalents.

What if the institution has closed?

We search for successor institutions, state archives, and third-party record custodians that may hold records from closed schools. We document all search attempts in the report.

How do you detect diploma mills?

We verify accreditation status with recognized bodies (CHEA, DOE) and maintain a database of known diploma mills. Our reports flag unaccredited or suspicious institutions.

Can you verify professional certifications?

Yes. We verify professional licenses and certifications including CPA, nursing licenses, bar admissions, engineering licenses, and more. These are typically verified through licensing boards.

Do all institutions provide GPA information?

No. Some institutions only confirm degree and dates. GPA and academic standing verification requires candidate consent and depends on institution policy. FERPA protects student records.

Start Verifying Academic Credentials Today

Ensure your candidates are as qualified as they appear. Our education verification service is secure, scalable, and trusted by businesses, schools, and agencies worldwide.

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