Education Verification

Education verification is a background check that confirms the academic credentials a candidate claims, such as high school diplomas, college degrees, and professional certifications. This process involves contacting the schools, universities, or credentialing institutions listed on a candidate’s resume to verify dates of attendance and whether the degree or diploma was actually awarded. ScoutLogic searches all levels of education provided by the candidate to verify the legitimacy of their credentials.

Education verification safeguards your hiring decisions. It confirms that each candidate has the knowledge they claim, which is especially critical for roles requiring certain expertise.

The cost and effort to verify a degree are minimal compared to the cost of hiring someone under false pretenses or the risk to your business if someone is unqualified.

Catch resume fraud. Candidates may falsely claim degrees or educational accomplishments to appear more qualified. Education verification will flag any discrepancies, protecting you from candidates misrepresenting their qualifications.

Ensure required skills and knowledge. For roles that require a specific degree or certification (such as a nurse needing a nursing degree or an accountant needing a CPA), verification is essential to confirm that the person truly possesses the required training. Hiring someone without the proper education can lead to poor job performance, mistakes, or even legal liability if they’re not actually qualified for the job.

Stay compliant. Some industries have specific legal or regulatory requirements related to education. For example, in the healthcare and education fields, verifying degrees and licenses is often mandated to comply with state laws or accreditation standards. Running an education check helps ensure you adhere to all relevant rules.

Mitigate liability. If an employee without proper credentials causes harm or financial loss, the company could face negligent hiring claims. Education verification confirms that you took the appropriate steps. It’s a form of due diligence that can protect your organization’s reputation and legal standing.

Preserve workplace integrity. Employees appreciate knowing that their coworkers earned their positions legitimately. Verifying education fosters a culture of meritocracy and trust.

ScoutLogic approaches education verifications with thoroughness, speed, and a customer-service mindset that sets us apart.

High completion success & diligence. Just like our employment checks, ScoutLogic has a success rate above 97% in completing education verifications. We achieve this by overstaffing our verification team and tracking completions, not just attempts. We are familiar with the common verification platforms many universities use, and we leverage those for instant results whenever possible.

Global reach and expertise. Whether your candidate studied in New York or New Delhi, ScoutLogic can verify their credentials. We have experience verifying degrees internationally and collaborate with verification partners and school registrars worldwide. We also remain vigilant against diploma mills and unaccredited institutions – if an education credential appears suspicious, our team will flag it and assist in verifying its legitimacy.

Integrated support model. Your dedicated Scout knows your organization’s needs and keeps you updated on progress. If a verification requires additional information, we facilitate that with minimal effort on your part. Our goal is to reduce your workload – we handle the back-and-forth with schools and candidates, then deliver verified results to you.

Fast turnaround with accuracy. We understand that hiring often can’t wait for weeks. Many education verifications come back within 1-3 business days. Thanks to our team’s persistence and use of direct databases, we provide education verification results faster than many of our competitors. Importantly, we never cut corners – every result is double-checked. If a discrepancy is found, we highlight it clearly in our report so you can discuss it with the candidate.

Compliance & documentation. ScoutLogic maintains strict compliance with the FCRA and educational privacy laws. We obtain the candidate’s consent and any specific release forms a school might require. All communications with academic institutions are documented. You’ll receive a clear report of what was verified – including the institution contacted, the verifier’s name (if provided), and the confirmed details. This level of documentation gives you confidence in the results and a paper trail for your records.