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GW requires international transcripts evaluation through member organizations approved by NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators). Students with displaced backgrounds can discuss with their admissions officer or local support organizations to see if they qualify for fee waived or reduced cost transcript evaluations:
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) ECE® Aid is a charitable initiative developed to provide free evaluation reports for vulnerable and displaced populations. ECE does not accept an individual’s request for a fee waiver. If an individual is working with an organization (resettlement, employment, university, etc. ), their advisor or counselor can contact Zak, zholochwost@ece.org to get them setup with a fee waiver.
Educational Records Evaluation Services (ERES) help non-US educated individuals to receive the U.S. equivalency for their studies. ERES reports may be used for different purposes such as admission and academic credit transfer to US colleges & universities, applying for a professional license, and employment in the U.S. ERES only accepts applications directly from the institutes or organizations that identify someone as eligible for this program.
World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to helping international students, immigrants, and refugees achieve their educational and career goals in the United States and Canada. The WES Gateway Program assesses the educational credentials of individuals who have been displaced as a result of adverse circumstances in their country and have limited proof of their academic achievements. A WES Gateway Program credential evaluation report can help eligible individuals continue their education, become licensed in their field, or take the next step on their career pathway in the United States. WES works with designated partners to identify individuals who are eligible for the Gateway Program. The program is available to individuals educated in Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, and Venezuela who meet program requirements.
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Many admissions offices of GW accept the Duolingo English Test (DET). Duolingo’s Access program waives fees to support low-income students, including a partnership with UNHCR. Admissions officers can request fee waivers or students themselves.