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Education verification: degrees, dates, and honors, confirmed at the source.

National Student Clearinghouse for most U.S. institutions, plus direct registrar contact where it doesn't cover. International education verified by in-country researchers, with translated transcripts where needed.

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What's included

Degree confirmation
Associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees, where awarded.
Institution and dates
School name, campus, dates of attendance, and enrollment status.
Graduation status
Graduated, did not graduate, in-progress, or withdrawn, per registrar records.
GPA and honors
When the institution releases it, cumulative GPA, major GPA, and Latin honors.
Major and minor
Field of study, concentration, and any additional certifications awarded.
High school and GED
Diploma and GED verification where registrar or state testing body will confirm.
International education
Verified with in-country registrars, often with translated transcript support.
Professional certifications
CPA, PMP, SHRM, teaching licenses, engineering licenses, and trade certifications.

Why Information Direct

National Student Clearinghouse

Direct NSC integration for most U.S. institutions, results in minutes, not days.

Registrar-direct fallback

When NSC doesn't cover, a researcher contacts the registrar by phone or email.

International institutions

In-country researchers with translation support for foreign degrees and diplomas.

FCRA-compliant

Candidate authorization captured on file and referenced on every registrar request.

Fast turnaround

NSC results return in minutes. Direct registrar confirmation typically 24-72 hours.

Diploma mill screening

Unaccredited and non-recognized institutions flagged for reviewer attention.

How it works

  1. 1
    Candidate consent
    Candidate authorizes release of education records per FCRA and FERPA.
  2. 2
    Clearinghouse check
    NSC is queried first for U.S. institutions participating in the clearinghouse.
  3. 3
    Registrar outreach
    For non-NSC institutions, the registrar is contacted directly by phone and email.
  4. 4
    Result captured
    Degree, dates, and any honors are logged with the verifying registrar's contact.
  5. 5
    Unverifiable handling
    If the institution has closed, a substitute verifier (transcript, diploma copy) is pursued.

Frequently asked questions

How does the National Student Clearinghouse speed things up?

The Clearinghouse consolidates degree and enrollment data from most U.S. institutions. When a school participates, verification returns in minutes instead of days. We query the Clearinghouse first and fall back to direct registrar contact when needed.

Can you verify international education?

Yes. Our in-country network contacts foreign registrars in their local language, translates source documents where needed, and flags institutions that are not recognized or accredited by the relevant national authority.

What if the school is closed or records were lost?

We attempt a substitute verifier: the state education department, the original transcript, or diploma copy, a professional licensing body that relied on the credential, or a pre-merger archive. Every substitute is documented.

Do you screen for diploma mills?

Yes. Institutions that are not accredited by a recognized national or regional body are flagged in the report so your reviewer can make an informed decision. We cross-reference against the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education databases.

How long does education verification take?

Clearinghouse-covered institutions return in minutes. Registrar-direct verification typically completes in 24-72 hours. International verifications can take 3-10 business days depending on the country and the institution's responsiveness.

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