NOUN Transcript Application and Documents Verification Guidelines

NOUN Transcript Application – Applying for your transcript at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is an important process, especially if you plan to further your education, transfer to another institution, or for employment purposes. This detailed guide provides a step-by-step explanation of how to request your NOUN transcript, how to apply online, the transcript fees, and other related questions.

How Much is the NOUN Transcript Fee?

When applying for a transcript from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), the cost varies depending on the type of transcript request. Below are the different types of transcript requests and their cost implications:

Local Transcript to Equivalent Academic Institutions:- This is for graduates requesting transcripts to be sent to equivalent academic institutions within Nigeria. The cost is ₦15,000

Required Documents:

• Provisional/Conditional Offer of Admission Letter from the receiving institution
• NOUN Certificate or Statement of Result
• Birth Certificate
• Remita Receipt
• Additional documents to be uploaded as a single PDF file:
• Remita receipt/evidence of payment of the admission form of the receiving institution
• Application form for the programme at the receiving institution
• Transcript Label or Academic Records Request Form of the receiving institution

Student Copy Transcript:- If you wish to get a student copy of your transcript, the cost is ₦10,000. Keep in mind that NOUN typically sends transcripts directly to institutions or organizations. For a student copy, you may need to make a specific request.
Documents Required

• Remita receipt
• Certificate of birth
• Student email address

Credit Transfer: This option is for active students intending to transfer their studies to another university. Keep in mind that this transfer will result in the closure of your NOUN student portal, meaning you will not graduate from NOUN.
Local Credit Transfer: Transferring to an institution within Nigeria costs ₦15,000.
International Credit Transfer: Transferring to an institution outside Nigeria costs ₦30,000.
Required Documents:

• Birth Certificate
• Remita Receipt

Continental Transcript Request: Transcripts requested to institutions or evaluation agencies within Africa that do not require transcript verification, the cost is ₦30,000.
Required Documents:

• Remita Receipt
• NOUN Certificate or Statement of Result
• Birth Certificate

Intercontinental Transcript Request: Transcript requests sent to institutions or evaluation agencies outside Africa, the cost is ₦45,000
Required Documents:

• Remita Receipt
• NOUN Certificate or Statement of Result
• Birth Certificate

Transcript Request to Evaluation Agencies (e.g World Education Service (WES), Josef
Silny & Associates etc): If you are applying for transcript evaluation through agencies like WES or Josef Silny & Associates, the cost is ₦50,000. This fee includes the cost of both the international transcript request and the verification process.
Required Documents:

• Remita Receipt
• NOUN Certificate or Statement of Result
• Evaluation Agencies Forms (e.g., WES Academic Request Form) to be uploaded as a single PDF file
• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age

Transcript to Educational Consultants:– For transcript requests to verifiable educational consultants/agencies in Nigeria (with websites and official emails), the cost is ₦45,000.
Required Documents:

• Remita Receipt
• NOUN Certificate or Statement of Result
• Birth Certificate

How to Apply for NOUN Transcript Online

To apply for your NOUN transcript online, follow these steps carefully:

• Visit the NOUN Transcript Application Portal: Go to https://transcript.nou.edu.ng/ and click on the “Apply Now” button.
• Register on the Platform: If you are a new user, click the “Register” link and create an account by filling in your details.
• Login: Use your username and password to log in to your account.
• Start a New Request: Click on the “New Request” button located at the top-right corner of the page.
• Select Request Option: Choose your transcript request type. International transcript requests are grouped by zones (Africa, Asia, Middle East, UK, Europe, West and Central America, Pacific, Central America, North America, South America).
• Generate Payment Token: Click the “Purchase Token” button to generate your payment token.
• Make Payment: Proceed to make your payment through the available payment gateway.
• Proceed After Payment: Once the payment is successful, click the “Continue to Apply” button on the payment status notification page.
• Continue Application: On your home page, locate your new request and click the “Continue Application” button.
• Enter Matriculation Number: Specify your matriculation number and click the “Search” button on the application page.
• Fill Out the Required Information: Complete all the necessary fields on the application form and submit.
• Upload Documents: On your page, click the “Add More Document” button to upload the required documents. Note that all uploaded documents must be in PDF format and must not exceed 50KB in size.
• Receive Tracking Code: Once your application is submitted, a tracking code will be sent to the phone number you provided during registration. Use this code to track the progress of your transcript request and for communication with the processing officers.

Important Guidelines on NOUN Transcript Application

A. Guideline on Electronic Copy of Transcript for Official Emails or Upload on Application
Websites of Receiving Institutions/Agencies:

• Official Transcripts can only be forwarded to the official email of receiving institutions/agencies bearing the name of such institution/agency as the email domain name e.g internationaladmissions@nameofuniversity.com, deanpgschool@nameofuniversity.edu.ng, something@nameofagency.com etc
• If you require upload of electronic copy of Official Transcript unto receiving institutions’/agencies’ website or link, you are expected to provide in the “Transcript Label” field the link/URL of the upload portal with the username and password to access the page for the upload to be done on your behalf.

B. Additional Application Guidelines for Graduates Applying for Transcript to be Sent to
WES, ECCTIS, ICES, DCA, Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. and Other Evaluation
Agencies

• In filling in your details, remember to fill in your Reference or Enquiry ID/Number (if applicable) in the “Transcript Label” field
• Forms from Evaluation Agencies e.g “WES Academic Records Request Form” should be properly filled before uploading through document upload field.

C. Additional Application Guidelines for Nursing Graduates Applying for Transcript to be
Sent to NNAS, CGFNS, NMBI and other Nursing Evaluation Agencies

• In filling in your details, remember to fill in your Reference or Enquiry ID/Number (if applicable) in the “Transcript Label” field
• Upload the following documents to be scanned as a single pdf file through the document upload fields using the appropriate label:
  • Forms from Evaluation Agencies e.g CGFNS Forms, NNAS Forms etc
  • Clinical Attachment Log Book from your Study Centre or Hospital of Clinical Attachment

D. Guideline on Transcript Destination Address:

• Where Official Academic Transcript can be sent to:
  • Academic Transcripts CAN ONLY be forwarded to the correct address of the Dean of Postgraduate School of Universities or Head of Admission, Student Recruitment Officers/Advisor, Heads of EQUIVALENT Academic Institutions, Scholarship Boards, Educational Consulting Firms and Embassies for academic purposes.
  • The Equivalent Academic Institutions, Scholarship Boards, Educational Consulting Firms and Embassies must have functional websites.
• Where Official Academic Transcript CANNOT be sent to:
  • Official Academic Transcripts CANNOT be issued directly to students or individuals. It CANNOT be sent to location address, personal email or official email of the student or individual (i.e. johnsons@yahoo.com or marcus@noun.edu.ng)
  • Official Academic Transcripts CANNOT be collected by hand
  • Official Academic Transcripts CANNOT be sent through any third-party organization (soft or hard copy) that is not of the status of an equivalent academic institution.
  • Official Academic Transcripts CANNOT be sent to companies/organization for the purpose of employment, however a request for the verification of the person’s certificate can be made for this purpose.

NOUN Document Verification Guidelines and Fees

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) provides verification services for various academic documents such as certificates, admission letters, and transcripts. Below is a guide on the verification process and how to make payments for the service.

Verification Costs

• The cost of verifying documents such as NOUN certificates, admission letters, or transcripts is ₦15,000 per document.
• Payments for document verification must be made through the official Remita platform to ensure authenticity.

How to Pay for Document Verification

Follow these guidelines to complete payment for the verification of certificates, undergraduate or postgraduate transcripts via the Remita platform:

1. Visit Remita Platform: Go to remita.net.
2. Click on “Pay FGN and State TSA”: This option allows you to pay to government and state agencies.
3. Select Who to Pay: In the search bar, type “National Open University of Nigeria”.
4. Choose Service/Purpose: From the dropdown menu, select “Verification”.
5. Enter Purpose of Payment: Type in the purpose of the payment, e.g., “Transcript Verification,” “Certificate Verification,” etc.
6. Fill in Your Details: Enter your phone number and email address in the appropriate fields.
7. Indicate Amount: The amount to be paid for document verification within or outside Nigeria is ₦15,000.
8. Payment Method: You can pay online via debit/credit cards, or use Internet banking, Mobile Wallet, or visit a commercial bank.
9. Print Your E-Invoice: After payment, Remita will send an e-invoice to your email, which you can print out.
10. Start Application: Once you’ve made the payment and gathered the necessary documents, click on ‘Start Application’ to begin the document verification process.

Important Guidelines:

• No additional fees: Payment of cash or any amount beyond the stipulated fee to any person is strictly prohibited.
• For WES (World Education Services) verifications, make sure to include the WES Reference Number in your application.

NOUN Certificate and Letter Request Services

If you need to request the delivery of your National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) certificate or official letters, here are the applicable fees for both local and international requests:

Online Certificate Request to Local Destination:- The cost of sending a verified NOUN Certificate to a destination within Nigeria is ₦25,000. This service ensures that your certificate is verified and securely delivered to the designated location in Nigeria.

Online Certificate Request to International Destination:- For sending your verified NOUN Certificate to a destination outside Nigeria, the cost is ₦50,000. This service covers international shipping and ensures that your certificate reaches its destination securely.

Request for Letters

NOUN offers several types of official letters, and each request costs ₦10,000. You can request the following:

• Proficiency in English Letter: This letter certifies your proficiency in English for academic or professional purposes.
• Recommendation Letter: A formal recommendation from NOUN for academic, professional, or personal use.
• Introduction Letter: This letter formally introduces you as a NOUN student or graduate for various official purposes.
• Progress Report Letter: An official report detailing your academic progress at NOUN.