NACES Members List and Credential Evaluation Services Guide
March 27, 2026
If you were educated outside the United States, you will likely need a credential evaluation at some point. Whether your goal is university admission, employment, or professional licensure, one question often comes up early in the process: Does the evaluation need to be completed by a NACES member?
In many cases, the answer is yes.
Understanding what NACES is, how its members operate, and why institutions rely on them provides important context for anyone navigating the evaluation process.
Who Are NACES Members?
The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an organization that sets standards for credential evaluation in the United States.
NACES does not perform evaluations itself. Instead, it reviews and approves independent credential evaluation services that meet its guidelines for accuracy, consistency, and professional practice.
Because of this, many universities, licensing boards, and employers require applicants to use a NACES member evaluation service when submitting international academic credentials.
If you would like a more detailed explanation of how NACES works, you can read our full guide to NACES.
NACES Members List
NACES includes a group of independent credential evaluation providers. While each organization operates separately, all members follow the same general framework for evaluating international academic credentials.
Current NACES members include:
- Academic Evaluation Services
- Center for Applied Research, Evaluation and Education
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- Educational Perspectives
- Educational Records Evaluation Service
- Foreign Academic Credentials Service
- Foundation for International Services
- Global Credential Evaluators
- Globe Language Services
- Institute of Foreign Credential Services
- International Consultants of Delaware
- International Education Evaluations (IEE)
- International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
- Josef Silny and Associates
- The Evaluation Company
- Transcript Research
- World Education Services (WES)
Each of these credential evaluation services is approved by NACES and provides evaluations used for admissions, employment, licensing, and immigration purposes in the United States.
For the most up-to-date list, visit the official NACES members directory.
How to Choose the Right NACES Member
Since most institutions accept evaluations from any NACES member, the decision comes down to choosing the provider that best fits your needs.
While all NACES members meet baseline standards, differences in turnaround time, pricing, and application experience can significantly impact your timeline.
Turnaround Time
Processing times vary by provider. If you are working with an admissions, licensing, or immigration deadline, selecting a service with a faster turnaround can help you avoid delays.
Pricing and Transparency
Costs depend on the type of evaluation, number of credentials, and whether translations are required. Look for a provider that offers clear, upfront pricing.
Evaluation Type
Make sure the service offers the correct evaluation type, such as course-by-course or document-by-document reports, depending on your requirements.
Application Experience
A streamlined application process with clear instructions and secure document upload can make the process faster and easier to complete.
Support and Communication
Access to responsive support is important if you have questions about document requirements or need updates during the evaluation process.
The Evaluation Company Within the NACES Network
The Evaluation Company has been a NACES member since 1996 and has decades of experience evaluating international academic credentials.
Our services include course-by-course evaluations, document-by-document reports, certified translations, and document verification.
The process is designed to be straightforward, with an online application, secure document upload, and status tracking throughout.
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