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What is Enrollment Verification?
Enrollment Verifications serve as proof of your status as a student at College of DuPage. Insurance companies, loan agencies, and other organizations may require a verification in order for you to be eligible for certain benefits. In some cases, verification may be necessary to prove that you did not attend College of DuPage.

Status is defined in the College of DuPage Catalog as:

• Full-Time Status – 12 or more credit hours per term

• Half-Time Status – 6 to 11 credit hours per term

• Part-Time Status – 1 to 5 credit hours per term

***Please be advised that dropping below full-time status may affect insurance eligibility, loan deferments, financial aid, etc…***

Types of Verifications:

• Enrollment Verifications:

Online

In-House

• Good Student Discounts

• Student Loans

• Other

Secretary of State

Course Descriptions

Third Party

Online Enrollment Verification

HOW DO I OBTAIN AN ONLINE ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION?
Log onto www.degreechk.com. In order to provide a more efficient process of verifying enrollment status for our students, we have contracted with an outside firm, Credentials Inc., to assist us.

HOW DOES DEGREECHK.COM WORK?
Select Verify Current Enrollment Status for Students, establish a User ID and password. These are not affiliated with any College of DuPage ID or password.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is a $3.50 fee to Verify Current Enrollment Status for Students.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
You will receive an official letter online (via e-mail) within 24 to 48 hours.

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In-House Enrollment Verification

HOW DO I OBTAIN AN IN-HOUSE ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION?
Visit the Cashier’s Office at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn campus, and complete the Verification Request form.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is a $5 processing fee to complete the verification request.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
The verification will be completed within 5 business days; allow for extra processing time during the beginning of the term.

WHAT IF I NEED A RUSH VERIFICATION?
All rush requests should come directly to the Records Office, Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2015.

CAN I REQUEST A VERIFICATION VIA MAIL?
A request may also be made via mail. Please include the completed Verification Request form and the $5 processing fee.

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Good Student Discount Verification

WHAT IS A GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT?
Good student discount programs are generally offered through auto insurance companies for policy discounts. Insurance companies have different and specific regulations for granting good student discounts. Check with your auto insurance agent/company for eligibility requirements. Read all insurance forms carefully.

HOW DO I OBTAIN A GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT?
If you meet the eligibility requirements and do not have a form that needs to be completed, you can log onto www.degreechk.com, and follow the instructions above.

If you do have a form that needs to be completed by a school official, follow the instructions for In-House enrollment verifications.

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Student Loan Verification

WHAT ARE STUDENT LOANS?
Student loans are monies borrowed from a lender (i.e. bank, university, government, etc.) to fund education.

WHAT IS A LOAN DEFERMENT?
A loan deferment allows a student to defer payments of a previously disbursed loan if the student is currently enrolled as at least a half-time student. Check with your lender for specific deferment requirements.

HOW DO I DEFER MY LOAN?
Submit your loan deferment form to the Records Office, SRC 2015, where it will be sent to the National Student Clearinghouse.

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL STUDENT CLEARINGHOUSE?
The Clearinghouse is an electronic database used by both schools and lenders to post and access student enrollment status.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
College of DuPage sends your enrollment status to the Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse then electronically submits the information to your lender.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is no charge for this service.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Depending upon the volume at the National Student Clearinghouse, this process can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.

WHAT IF I NEED TO CONTACT THE CLEARINGHOUSE?
The National Student Clearinghouse can be reached via phone at (703) 742-4200 or e-mail at service@studentclearinghouse.org.

WHAT IF I NEED A RUSH LOAN DEFERMENT?
Come to the Records Office, SRC 2015, and submit your loan deferment form with the Verification Request form. There is a $5 processing fee for In-House loan deferments; your request will be processed within 5 business days.

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Secretary of State Verification

WHAT IS A SECRETARY OF STATE VERIFICATION?
Students with a suspended license may need to verify their class schedule at C.O.D. in order to obtain a Restricted Driving Permit from the Secretary of State’s Office.

HOW DO I VERIFY MY SCHEDULE?
Visit the Cashier’s Office at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn campus, and complete the Verification Request form (option #2). When the Records Office receives the request form and notification from the Secretary of State, verification of your schedule will be sent directly to the Secretary of State’s office.

WHAT IF MY SCHEDULE CHANGES?
It is your responsibility to contact the Records Office with any schedule changes. Upon notification, the Records Office will send an updated schedule directly to the Secretary of State.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is a $5 processing fee to complete the Secretary of State Verification.

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Course Description Verification

WHAT IS A COURSE DESCRIPTION?
A written description of a course, including topics covered, credit hours, and lecture/lab hours, taken directly from the College of DuPage Catalog.

WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?
Course descriptions are most often used when transferring your C.O.D. credits to another college or university. The school may need extra information regarding the courses you completed when evaluating your transcript.

HOW DO I OBTAIN A COURSE DESCRIPTION?
Course descriptions for classes in the current Catalog are available online. For classes taken prior to the current Catalog, contact the Records Office. A maximum of six course descriptions can be processed within the Records Office and mailed or faxed to the address/number requested.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is no fee for course descriptions processed in the Records Office.

WHAT IF I NEED MORE THAN SIX COURSE DESCRIPTIONS?
Visit the C.O.D. Library, where all the past catalogs are kept on file; or visit www.collegesource.org, an online database of college catalogs.

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Third Party Verification

WHAT IS A THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION?
A request made by a third party, i.e. a potential employer or insurance company, regarding your enrollment status, degrees earned, or terms of past attendance. All third party verifications need to go through our online service at www.degreechk.com.

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Questions can be directed to the Records Office at (630) 942-2431.

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Records Home Run Your Degree Audit Online Degree Audit Degree Completion/Graduation Enrollment Verification Recommendation Letters and Forms for Transferring Students Forgiveness Policy/ARC Policy Grading Information Ordering Transcripts Transfer Evaluation Veterans Federal Education Benefits View Your Grades Automated Prerequisite Checking Your Right to Know	What is Enrollment Verification? Enrollment Verifications serve as proof of your status as a student at College of DuPage. Insurance companies, loan agencies, and other organizations may require a verification in order for you to be eligible for certain benefits. In some cases, verification may be necessary to prove that you did not attend College of DuPage. Status is defined in the College of DuPage Catalog as: • Full-Time Status – 12 or more credit hours per term • Half-Time Status – 6 to 11 credit hours per term • Part-Time Status – 1 to 5 credit hours per term *Please be advised that dropping below full-time status may affect insurance eligibility, loan deferments, financial aid, etc…* Types of Verifications: • Enrollment Verifications: Online In-House • Good Student Discounts • Student Loans • Other Secretary of State Course Descriptions Third Party Online Enrollment Verification *HOW DO I OBTAIN AN ONLINE* ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION? Log onto www.degreechk.com. In order to provide a more efficient process of verifying enrollment status for our students, we have contracted with an outside firm, Credentials Inc., to assist us. HOW DOES DEGREECHK.COM WORK? Select Verify Current Enrollment Status for Students, establish a User ID and password. These are not affiliated with any College of DuPage ID or password. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? There is a $3.50 fee to Verify Current Enrollment Status for Students. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? You will receive an official letter online (via e-mail) within 24 to 48 hours. back to top of page In-House Enrollment Verification HOW DO I OBTAIN AN IN-HOUSE ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION? Visit the Cashier’s Office at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn campus, and complete the Verification Request form. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? There is a $5 processing fee to complete the verification request. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? The verification will be completed within 5 business days; allow for extra processing time during the beginning of the term. WHAT IF I NEED A RUSH VERIFICATION? All rush requests should come directly to the Records Office, Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2015. CAN I REQUEST A VERIFICATION VIA MAIL? A request may also be made via mail. Please include the completed Verification Request form and the $5 processing fee. back to top of page Good Student Discount Verification WHAT IS A GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT?** Good student discount programs are generally offered through auto insurance companies for policy discounts. Insurance companies have different and specific regulations for granting good student discounts. Check with your auto insurance agent/company for eligibility requirements. Read all insurance forms carefully. HOW DO I OBTAIN A GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT? If you meet the eligibility requirements and *do not have a form* that needs to be completed, you can log onto www.degreechk.com, and follow the instructions above. If you *do have a form* that needs to be completed by a school official, follow the instructions for In-House enrollment verifications. back to top of page Student Loan Verification WHAT ARE STUDENT LOANS? Student loans are monies borrowed from a lender (i.e. bank, university, government, etc.) to fund education. WHAT IS A LOAN DEFERMENT? A loan deferment allows a student to defer payments of a previously disbursed loan if the student is currently enrolled as at least a half-time student. Check with your lender for specific deferment requirements. HOW DO I DEFER MY LOAN? Submit your loan deferment form to the Records Office, SRC 2015, where it will be sent to the National Student Clearinghouse. WHAT IS THE NATIONAL STUDENT CLEARINGHOUSE? The Clearinghouse is an electronic database used by both schools and lenders to post and access student enrollment status. HOW DOES IT WORK? College of DuPage sends your enrollment status to the Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse then electronically submits the information to your lender. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? There is no charge for this service. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? Depending upon the volume at the National Student Clearinghouse, this process can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. WHAT IF I NEED TO CONTACT THE CLEARINGHOUSE? The National Student Clearinghouse can be reached via phone at (703) 742-4200 or e-mail at service@studentclearinghouse.org. WHAT IF I NEED A RUSH LOAN DEFERMENT? Come to the Records Office, SRC 2015, and submit your loan deferment form with the Verification Request form. There is a $5 processing fee for In-House loan deferments; your request will be processed within 5 business days. back to top of page Secretary of State Verification WHAT IS A SECRETARY OF STATE VERIFICATION? Students with a suspended license may need to verify their class schedule at C.O.D. in order to obtain a Restricted Driving Permit from the Secretary of State’s Office. HOW DO I VERIFY MY SCHEDULE? Visit the Cashier’s Office at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn campus, and complete the Verification Request form *(option #2). When the Records Office receives the request form and* notification from the Secretary of State, verification of your schedule will be sent directly to the Secretary of State’s office. WHAT IF MY SCHEDULE CHANGES? It is your responsibility to contact the Records Office with any schedule changes. Upon notification, the Records Office will send an updated schedule directly to the Secretary of State. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? There is a $5 processing fee to complete the Secretary of State Verification. back to top of page Course Description Verification WHAT IS A COURSE DESCRIPTION? A written description of a course, including topics covered, credit hours, and lecture/lab hours, taken directly from the College of DuPage Catalog. WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR? Course descriptions are most often used when transferring your C.O.D. credits to another college or university. The school may need extra information regarding the courses you completed when evaluating your transcript. HOW DO I OBTAIN A COURSE DESCRIPTION? Course descriptions for classes in the current Catalog are available online. For classes taken prior to the current Catalog, contact the Records Office. A maximum of six course descriptions can be processed within the Records Office and mailed or faxed to the address/number requested. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? There is no fee for course descriptions processed in the Records Office. WHAT IF I NEED MORE THAN SIX COURSE DESCRIPTIONS? Visit the C.O.D. Library, where all the past catalogs are kept on file; or visit www.collegesource.org, an online database of college catalogs. back to top of page Third Party Verification WHAT IS A THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION? A request made by a third party, i.e. a potential employer or insurance company, regarding your enrollment status, degrees earned, or terms of past attendance. All third party verifications need to go through our online service at www.degreechk.com. WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? Questions can be directed to the Records Office at (630) 942-2431. back to top of page	Admissions, Registration and Records Financial Aid Send e-mail comments to Records. www.degreechk.com