Payment information and fees
Payment information
Payment must be in U.S. dollars. If you have applied online and are sending payment through postal mail, please print out the voucher and submit it with your payment. Pay using one of these methods:
Please DO NOT SEND CASH through the mail. Personal checks are not accepted. If paying by postal mail, send to CGFNS International, Suite 400, 3600 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19104-2651 USA.
2013 Fees
Fees as of 1 January 2013. Fees may change without notice.
Credentials Evaluation Service fees
| List of services | APPLY ONLINE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Report application This is for those who are educated outside the United States pursuing licensure to practice in the United States. Incorporates customized, requirements templates for individual U.S. state boards of nursing. May also be required by health care employers, immigration attorneys and recruiters |
$350.00 | ||
| Expedited Service for Professional Report Optional service for a faster review process for applicants who need to meet a specific deadline. See our news article for further information. |
At the time of application | $150.00 | |
| After application submission | $250.00 | ||
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Professional Report reprocess application This is for those who want to continue for another 12 months an application that was paid in full, but the requirements of the application were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after an initial Professional Report application expires). |
$160.001 | ||
| Expedited Service for Professional Report reprocess application Optional service for a faster review process for applicants who need to meet a specific deadline. See our news article for further information. |
At the time of application | $150.00 | |
| After application submission | $250.00 | ||
| Professional Report re-evaluation This is for those who wish to have an additional Professional Report prepared after the first one has been issued. The report will be issued to only one recipient, but can be either a different recipient or the same recipient who was issued the first report. |
$210.00 | ||
| Expedited Service for Professional Report re-evaluation Optional service for a faster review process for applicants who need to meet a specific deadline. See our news article for further information. |
At the time of application | $150.00 | |
| After application submission | $250.00 | ||
| Academic Report application This is for those who are educated outside the United States pursuing further education in U.S. institutions of higher learning |
$385.00 | ||
| Expedited Service for Academic Report Optional service for a faster review process for applicants who need to meet a specific deadline. See our news article for further information. |
At the time of application | $175.00 | |
| After application submission | $275.00 | ||
| Academic Report reprocess application This is for those who want to continue for another 12 months an application that was paid in full, but the requirements of the application were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after an initial Academic Report application expires). |
$150.001 | ||
| Expedited Service for Academic Report reprocess application Optional service for a faster review process for applicants who need to meet a specific deadline. See our news article for further information. |
At the time of application | $175.00 | |
| After application submission | $275.00 | ||
| Academic Report re-evaluation This is for those who wish to have an additional Academic Report prepared after the first one has been issued. The report will be issued to only one recipient, but can be either a different recipient or the same recipient who was issued the first report. |
$250.00 | ||
| Expedited Service for Academic Report re-evaluation Optional service for a faster review process for applicants who need to meet a specific deadline. See our news article for further information. |
At the time of application | $175.00 | |
| After application submission | $275.00 | ||
| English language proficiency report (each) This is for those who are applying to state boards of nursing that require an English proficiency report included with Credentials Evaluation Service report. |
$085.00 | ||
| Additional report recipients (each) This is for those who want to send the Credentials Evaluation Service report to more recipients than the one included in the application (such as other state boards of nursing or schools) at the time of application |
$100.00 | ||
| Additional academic credential evaluation (each) This is for those who want additional academic credentials evaluated, in addition to the two academic credentials already included in the CES application fee |
$075.00 | ||
| Additional license/registration evaluation (each) This is for those who want additional license/registration evaluated in addition to the two non-U.S. registrations/licenses already included in the CES application fee |
$075.00 | ||
| Duplicate report for applicant (each) This is for applicants who want an unofficial copy of their report mailed to them. |
$075.00 | ||
VisaScreen® fees
| List of services | APPLY ONLINE | Paper application |
|---|---|---|
| VisaScreen® application A successfully completed application includes the VisaScreen® ICHP certificate that is valid for five years. |
$540.00 | $615.00 |
| VisaScreen® reprocess an expired application A reprocess application is for those who want to continue, for another 12 months, their first VisaScreen application that was paid in full, but requirements were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after a first VisaScreen® application expires). |
$175.001 | $250.001 |
| VisaScreen® Renewal Application Application is for those whose VisaScreen® ICHP certificate has expired. Renewed ICHP certificate is valid for five years from the previous certificate's expiration date. |
$275.00 | $350.00 |
| VisaScreen® application Expedited Review Service An expedited service to review received, required documents within five work days, and issue a VisaScreen Certificate with next day express mail delivery. See our news article for further information and contact details regarding this service. |
$500.00 | — |
| VisaScreen® ICHP certificate verification letter This is for verifying to a designated recipient that a VisaScreen® ICHP certificate was issued and an official letter is sent within 10 work days. |
$100.00 | — |
| VisaScreen® Replacement ICHP certificate (limit 1) Replaces an original VisaScreen® ICHP Certificate. |
$150.00 | — |
CVS fees
| List of services | APPLY ONLINE | Paper application |
|---|---|---|
| Credential Verification Service for New York State application This is for those who are educated outside the United States pursuing licensure to practice in the United States through New York State. A CVS report with verified documents is issued to the New York State Education Department (NYSED). |
$390.00 | $465.00 |
| Credential Verification Service for New York State Reapplication Another application after the first CVS report has been issued to verify additional credentials for the same or different healthcare profession. |
$390.00 | $465.00 |
| Credential Verification Service for New York State Reissue report (each) An official copy of previously issued CVS report sent to the New York State Education Department, (NYSED). |
$100.00 | — |
Certification Program fees
| List of services | APPLY ONLINE | Certification Program application Application includes the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®, Official Study Guide for the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®, a credentials review, and an English language proficiency verification. |
$445.00 |
|---|---|
| Certification Program reprocess an expired application A reprocess application is for those who want to continue, for another 12 months their first Certification Program application that was paid in full, but requirements for approval to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after a first Certification Program application expires). |
$175.001 |
| CGFNS Qualifying Exam® Re-Examination application A re-examination application includes a new CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for those who did not pass or did not arrive for a scheduled exam. |
$350.00 |
| CGFNS Qualifying Exam® reprocess an expired re-examination application A reprocess Re-Examination application is for those who want to continue, for another 12 months their CGFNS Qualifying Exam® Re-Examination application that was paid in full, but requirements for approval to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after a Re-Examination application expires). |
$175.001 |
| CGFNS Qualifying Exam® rescoring service The Internet-based CGFNS Qualifying Exam® is computer scored. However, if you have failed the exam and feel that a rescoring of your answers is warranted, you may request this additional service for up to two years after the exam date. |
$ 50.00 |
| Certification Program CGFNS certificate verification letter This is for verifying to a designated recipient that a Certification Program CGFNS certificate was issued and an official letter is sent within 10 work days. |
$100.00 |
| Certification Program Replacement CGFNS certificate Replaces an original Certification Program CGFNS Certificate. |
$150.00 |
Other fees
| List of services | Fee |
|---|---|
| Validation of Licensure for ANCC For international nurses seeking specialty nursing certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) |
$150.00 |
| Forwarding English Test Results This is for requesting CGFNS to send English test scores (TOEFL,TWE,TSE,MELAB,MEORL,IELTS,TOEIC,IBT) to selective licensing boards/authorities. See our news article for further information. |
$025.00 |
| Forwarding academic records/transcripts This is a fee to request CGFNS send copies of your official academic records/transcripts to regulatory boards and licensing authorities, educational institutions and employers (this service does not include an evaluation of the documents). |
$075.00 |
| Forwarding academic records/transcripts and license/registration/diploma This is the fee to request that CGFNS send copies of both your official academic records/transcripts and your official professional license/registration/diploma validation to regulatory boards and licensing authorities, educational institutions and employers (this service does not include an evaluation of the documents). |
$100.00 |
| Translations of documents, per page This is the fee to request that CGFNS have your required documents translated into English. |
$085.00 |
| Return check fee This is the fee that is charged when your check is returned because of insufficient funds in your account. |
$075.00 |
| Resend certificate This is the fee that is charged when we have to resend your certificate after UPS returns it to us because of an address error or there is no one available to sign for the package. |
$100.00 |
| Credit card denied fee This is the fee that is charged when your credit card denies payment. |
$075.00 |
1 Applicants are given 12 months to meet the requirements of the application order, after which it expires. If an application that has been paid in full expires, an applicant has up to 12 months to apply for a reprocess (another 12 months on that application) and fully pay the reprocess fee listed above in the fees table (only one reprocess application is accepted after an initial application expires). If an applicant has NOT paid in full, or if fees paid were applied to previous services, and the application order expires, applicants do not qualify for the reprocess, but must submit a new application and pay the full fee to have 12 months to process the application and complete all the requirements. The subsequent 12 months begins when we receive the new application.
Time limits
For applications and payment
Applicants applying for the CGFNS Certification Program, the Credentials Evaluation Service and the VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment are given 12 months to meet the requirements of the application order, after which it expires. Orders for these three services that have not resulted in the rostering of an applicant to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for the Certification Program, that have not resulted in the issuing of a Credentials Evaluation Service report, that have not resulted in the issuing of an ICHP VisaScreen® certificate within 12 months of the application date or that have not been paid in full will expire.
If an application that has been paid in full expires, an applicant has up to 12 months to apply for a reprocess (another 12 months on that application) and fully pay the reprocess fee listed above in the fees table. Only one reprocess application is accepted after an initial application expires.
If an applicant has not paid in full, or if fees paid were applied to previous services, and the initial application order expires, applicants do not qualify for the reprocess, but must submit a new application and pay the full fee to have 12 months to process the application and complete all the requirements. The subsequent 12 months begins when we receive the new application.
Refund policy
CGFNS has a “no refund” policy for all programs, products and services. No refund is given after an order is submitted. If CGFNS makes an error, consideration for a refund will be given on a case-by-case basis.
What your fees help us to do
The fees reflect the cost associated with processing applications/orders, scanning documents, reviewing applicant credentials and files, postage and, as applicable, obtaining academic records/transcripts, validating license/registration/diploma, preparing reports/certificates and administering the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®.
Appeal Request Service
CGFNS International has an Appeals Procedure that gives applicants the right to appeal an action by CGFNS. Applicants may submit a written notice of appeal to CGFNS for review by the appropriate CGFNS staff. Applicants will be notified whether their appeal request is granted or denied. Granted appeal requests are reviewed by the CGFNS Appeals Committee in accordance with the CGFNS International Appeals Procedure.
Beginning October 3, 2011, a new service fee of $500 will be charged to applicants who have submitted an Appeal Request that has been granted a review by the CGFNS International Appeals Committee. Eligible applicants will receive information and notification regarding the Appeals Procedure and will be instructed to submit their payment online. Appeal requests supported by the Appeals Committee are eligible for a refund of the service fee charged. Applicants should not remit payment until they have received the Official Appeals Procedure that explains the process in detail.
