Fee Schedule and Policies

Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

This report meets the specific requirements of individual state boards of nursing. It includes a statement of comparability of an applicant’s education when measured against U.S. standards.

Services

Description

Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Professional Report Application

$485.00

A comprehensive analysis of the credentials earned by a nurse educated outside of the United States

Expedited Review Service

$425.00

Expedited Review within 10 business days after all required documents are received and processed for an active CES Professional Report application. Please note that the purchase of an Expedited Review does not guarantee that a report/certificate will be issued within 10 days, it ensures that your received documents will be processed, reviewed, and any outstanding requirements will be communicated to you on an expedited timeline.

Re-Evaluation

$295.00

Additional CES Professional Report prepared after an initial Professional Report has been issued.*

Reprocess an Expired Application

$225.00

Continues an expired initial CES application within 12 months after expiration to allow another 12 months to receive necessary documentation to issue a CES Professional Report (only one reprocess application accepted after initial CES application expires)

Additional Report Recipients (cost per recipient)

$175.00

Add more report recipients in addition to the one recipient included in the CES application fee

English Language Proficiency Report (cost per report)

$125.00

A report for those applying to a U.S. state board of nursing that requires verification of English language proficiency with passing English test results or confirmation of English test exemption, to be included with a CES Professional Report. NOTE: CGFNS does not accept the at-home versions of English Language Proficiency exams.

Additional License/Registration Evaluation (cost per credential)

$125.00

Additional non-U.S. license/registration evaluated, in addition to the two non-U.S. licenses/registrations already included in the CES application fee

Additional Academic Credential Evaluation
(cost per credential)

$125.00

Additional academic credential evaluated, in addition to the two academic credentials already included in the CES application fee

Duplicate Report for Applicant (cost per report)

$125.00

An unofficial copy of an applicant’s Professional Report will be available to view and download in the applicant’s CGFNS Connect account for an additional 12 months

Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report®

This report is designed to meet the needs of applicants pursuing further education in U.S. institutions of higher learning.

Services

Description

Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Academic Report Application

$485.00

Report for those who are educated outside the United States pursuing further education in U.S. institutions of higher learning

Expedited Review Service

$425.00

Expedited Review within 10 business days after all required documents are received and processed for an active CES Academic Report application. Please note that the purchase of an Expedited Review does not guarantee that a report/certificate will be issued within 10 days, it ensures that your received documents will be processed, reviewed, and any outstanding requirements will be communicated to you on an expedited timeline.

Re-Evaluation

$295.00

Additional CES Academic Report prepared after an initial Academic Report has been issued*

Reprocess an Expired Application

$225.00

Continues an expired initial CES application within 12 months after expiration to allow another 12 months to receive necessary documentation to complete and issue a CES Academic Report (only one reprocess application accepted after initial CES application expires)

Additional Report Recipients (cost per recipient)

$175.00

Add more report recipients in addition to the one recipient included in the CES application fee

Additional License/Registration Evaluation (cost per credential)

$125.00

Additional non-U.S. license/registration evaluated, in addition to the two non-U.S. licenses/registrations already included in the CES application fee

 Additional Academic Credential Evaluation
(cost per credential)

$125.00

Additional academic credential evaluated, in addition to the two academic credentials already included in the CES application fee

Duplicate Report for Applicant (cost per report)

$125.00

An unofficial copy of an applicant’s Academic Report will be available to view and download in the applicant’s CGFNS Connect account for an additional 12 months

Credentials Verification Service for New York State®

The Credentials Verification Service for New York State verifies the authenticity of international education and licensure credentials for the State of New York.

Services

Description

Application

$425.00

For individuals educated outside the United States pursuing licensure to practice in New York State.

Re-Application

$425.00

Another application after the first CVS report has been issued to verify additional credentials for the same or different healthcare profession.**

Reissue Report (each)

$125.00

An official copy of previously issued CVS report sent to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

eDas™ – eDocument Authentication Service™ Report

A value-added service that reviews and verifies transcripts, licenses and other documents from primary sources for authenticity.

Services

Description

eDas – Document Authentication Service Report

$275.00

Report to 1 recipient

eDas – Document Authentication Service Report (each additional)

$125.00

Each additional recipient

VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment

The VisaScreen® Service is a comprehensive screening program for health care professionals who are not U.S. citizens and are seeking an occupational visa to work in the United States.

Services

Description

VisaScreen® Application

$740.00

Initial VisaScreen® application. Includes VisaScreen® Certificate

Expedited Review Service

$650.00

Expedited Review within 10 business days after all required documents are received and processed for an active VisaScreen® application. Please note that the purchase of an Expedited Review does not guarantee that a report/certificate will be issued within 10 days, it ensures that your received documents will be processed, reviewed, and any outstanding requirements will be communicated to you on an expedited timeline. (Please note Physical Therapist applicants are not eligible for this service.) 

Renewal Application

$475.00

For renewing an existing VisaScreen Certificate that will expire in less than 6 months or has expired within the last 6 months. Certificates with expiration dates more than 6 months from the current date, a new VisaScreen Application is required to issue another Certificate.

Reprocess an Expired Application

$250.00

Continues an expired new VisaScreen application within 12 months after expiration to allow another 12 months to receive necessary documentation to issue a VisaScreen Certificate (only one reprocess application accepted after initial VS application expires)

Request for Paper Certificate

$195.00

Request for Paper VisaScreen® Certificate. Limit one (1) per applicant

Certificate Verification Letter

$150.00

Designated recipient receives an official letter that applicant was issued a VisaScreen® certificate. Allow 10 business days for delivery

CGFNS Certification Program®

Successful completion of the Certification Program results in a CGFNS Certificate that is valid for life.

Services

Description

Certification Program Application

$495.00

The initial CGFNS Certification Program® order is the first item you will need to purchase. It will be considered “active” for up to 12 months from the date your paid application is submitted. The application expires if all required documents are not received by CGFNS within that time.

Re-Examination Application

$250.00

Order of the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for those who did not pass or missed a scheduled exam. Re-examination orders can only be made within one year of purchasing the Certification Program.

Certification Program Evaluation

$395.00

Order of a credentials evaluation for those who have passed the CGFNS Qualifying Exam but did not submit all required documents within 12 months from the date of initial application.*

CGFNS Qualifying Exam Testing Window Change Fee

$50.00

Provides you with the opportunity to change your testing window to the next testing window. Testing window changes can only be made up to the last day of the month prior to the testing window.

CGFNS Qualifying Exam Self-Assessment

$50.00

Provides you with one administration of the CGFNS Self-Assessment that can be used to evaluate your readiness to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®.

Replacement CGFNS Certificate

$175.00

Replaces an original CGFNS Certification Program® Certificate.

Certificate Verification Letter

$125.00

Official letter verifying that we issued you a CGFNS Certification Program® Certificate.

Additional Fees

Services

Description

Resend Certificate Fee

$100.00

This is the fee that is charged when a certificate has to be resent after the express mail service returns the certificate because of an address error or no one is available at the address to sign for the package.

Return Check Fee

$75.00

This is the fee that is charged when your check is returned because of insufficient funds in your account.

Credit Card Denial Fee

$75.00

This is the fee that is charged when your credit card denies payment.

Add-On Services

Services

Description

eSAVED

$35.00 per year

$100.00 for 4 years

Extended Storage of Authenticated and Verified Electronic Documents

Translations of Documents, Per Page (standard size)

$85.00

Request to have your required documents translated into English, if determined to be necessary. Fee applies to standard sized, 8.5 x 11 inch documents.

Forwarding English Test Results

$25.00

Request English language test scores to be forwarded to selected licensing boards

Policies

Time limits for applications and payment

Applicants applying for the following services are given 12 months to meet the requirements of an order:

  • CGFNS Certification Program
  • Credentials Evaluation Service
  • VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment

Orders will expire within 12 months if:

  • Applicant is not registered to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for the Certification Program
  • A Credentials Evaluation Service report has not been issued
  • An ICHP VisaScreen® certificate has not been issued
  • Fee payment(s) has not been received in full

If a paid-in-full application 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. Only one reprocess application is accepted after an initial application expires.

An applicant does not qualify for reprocess if the order is not paid in full, or if fees paid were applied to
previous services, and the initial application order expires. A new application must be submitted and
paid in full 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.

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

You may submit a written notice of appeal to CGFNS for review. CGFNS will review the request and you will be notified whether your appeal request is granted or denied.

If your appeal request is accepted by the CGFNS International Appeals Committee, you will receive a letter outlining the next steps in the process. There is a service fee of $500 for the appeals process. This fee will be returned if your appeal is approved and the original decision overturned.

*In order to receive the service at this price, applicant documents must either be in the CGFNS system, (four years from the date of your order) or stored in eSAVED. 
**Only available four years from the issue date