📝 How Much to Prove You’re Educated? The Alarming Rise of Degree Verification Costs

In an age where education is often described as the key to success, the process of proving you’ve earned that education is becoming unexpectedly expensive. One concerning trend many students and professionals are facing today is the alarming rise in university degree verification fees a problem that’s often overlooked but deeply impactful.

🎓 What is Degree Verification?

Degree verification is a standard process in which universities confirm a graduate’s academic record. It’s typically requested by employers, foreign institutions, or embassies as part of background screening or credential validation.

While the process itself is straightforward, the cost attached to it is no longer minimal. In many cases, universities are now charging amounts that are simply unaffordable especially for recent graduates or students from developing economies.

💸 The Growing Burden on Students and Job Seekers

What once cost a few hundred rupees or a nominal fee has now turned into a costly affair, with some universities charging 2000 PKR to 10,000 PKR for a single verification request.
This growing financial burden is impacting students in multiple ways:

• 🔻 Delays in job applications due to inability to pay verification fees
• 🔻 Increased stress and pressure on students seeking overseas scholarships or employment
• 🔻 Loss of trust in educational institutions prioritizing revenue over student welfare

⚠️ Why This is a Serious Concern

For many students, the struggle doesn’t end with graduation. When the act of simply verifying your degree becomes expensive, it creates a financial barrier to opportunity. Especially for international students or those applying for immigration, degree verification is often mandatory.

Let’s not forget: education is a right not a privilege, and neither should its proof come at an unfair cost.

🧩 A Digital Age, Yet Outdated Practices

Ironically, many universities still follow manual or semi-digital verification methods, which not only delay processing times but also add to administrative costs often passed on to the students. In the digital age, there is no justification for a process that takes weeks and costs hundreds, when it can be automated and made secure with blockchain or cloud-based tools.

💼 Employer Perspective: Costs That Add Up

It’s not just students who suffer. Employers and background screening companies also face challenges when multiple verification fees are involved. For companies hiring internationally or screening multiple candidates, these costs add up quickly affecting hiring budgets and timelines.

✅ The Need for Reform

At BackCheck Group, we believe verification should be accessible, fair, and efficient. Here’s what can be done to address the issue:

1. Introduce digital verification systems to reduce manual work and lower costs
2. Cap the fees universities can charge for standard verification
3. Offer discounted for students with financial hardship
4. Government regulations to ensure public universities don’t exploit this necessity

📢 A Call for Fairness

Verification is not a luxury. It is a fundamental step in a graduate’s professional journey. Universities must adopt systems that prioritize transparency and student support not profit.

🏢 About BackCheck Group

BackCheck Group is a trusted name in background screening and academic verification services, helping organizations and individuals globally with fast, accurate, and affordable checks.
We believe in creating equal access to opportunity by simplifying and optimizing the verification process.

If you’re an employer, student, or HR professional seeking cost-effective, secure verification services, contact us to learn more.

🔚 Final Thoughts

Graduating shouldn’t feel like just the beginning of more fees and hurdles. Let’s advocate for a system where students are respected, not exploited and where proof of education doesn’t come at a price too high to pay.

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