Foreign Transcript Evaluation

Lower Columbia College recognizes academic credits and degrees earned at institutions outside of the United States that are equivalent in academic level and nature to work offered at LCC.

If you completed coursework or a degree outside the US, you may need to provide a foreign transcript evaluation to:

1. Prove that you have completed the equivalent of a US high school diploma in order to receive financial aid at LCC, OR
2. Receive transfer credit for individual courses completed at a foreign institution.

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How to Obtain Proof of International High School Completion for Financial Aid

If you are seeking a confirmation of high school equivalency, you will only be required to obtain a document-by-document evaluation. You can use any evaluation service that is a NACES member. A list of members is available at www.naces.org. From the homepage select “Evaluation Services.”

Two of the most common services used by LCC students are:

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You or the evaluation agency may send your documents directly to Registration by either:

How to Request a Foreign Transcript Evaluation to Receive Transfer Credit

A course-by-course evaluation is required before college courses you completed outside the US can be reviewed for transfer credit. If your foreign coursework is evaluated to be equivalent to LCC coursework, you may receive transfer credit for individual LCC classes, or generic credit in a subject area, or elective credit. This transfer credit may be used to fulfill the requirements of your program at LCC. 

Before these documents can be considered for credit, complete the following steps:

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Additional Information

• You will be notified of the results of your evaluation by email approximately 4-6 weeks after the date you submit the evaluation request form and all required documents.
• Additional information about your coursework may be required before credit can be awarded. You may be asked to submit a translated course description and/or syllabus for the year and quarter you completed the course. The Registration Office will contact you if additional information is required.
• The registrar makes the final decision on credits to be granted.