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.enrollmentverify.org. In order to provide a more efficient process of verifying enrollment status for our students, we have contracted with an outside firm, National Student Clearinghouse, to assist us.
HOW DOES ENROLLMENTVERIFY.ORG WORK?
Select Verify Current Enrollment Now! and follow the instructions under “How to use EnrollmentVerify.”
*Please be advised that there is a small fee associated with this service*
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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, 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?
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.degreeverify.org.