Degree & Enrollment Verifications
To conveniently serve students, prospective employers, and other organizations who require degree and enrollment information, USA is a participant in the National Student Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is a repository for enrollment status information and was established to simplify, standardize and automate the status verification and deferment process. The Clearinghouse, the University's agent, will provide student enrollment information to the guaranty agencies, lenders, and other officers.
Note: The University submits information to the Clearinghouse three times during the term (after the first week of class, at midterm, and at the end of the term) and that it may take up to three weeks after these submissions for information to be available from the Clearinghouse.
Current and Former Students
The National Student Clearinghouse provides a self-service site to:
- Obtain an enrollment certificate
- View enrollment information on file
- View student Loan deferment notifications
- View proof(s) of enrollment
- View information about student loans
1. Go to www.southalabama.edu
2. Click on Logins on the top right-hand side then select Students
3. Click on PAWS and log in with your J Number and password
4. Click on Student Services and Financial Aid
5. Click on Student Records
6. Ensure you select the correct term above your student picture
7. On the left-hand side click on Enrollment Certification (National Clearinghouse)
8. Click on Enrollment Verification Status
9. This will direct you to the National Student Clearinghouse
10. Click on Current Enrollment or All Enrollment then Obtain an Enrollment Certificate on the first bullet point
11. Your Enrollment Verification PDF will automatically download for use
Click here to watch the step-by-step video guide on how to obtain an Enrollment Verification. Enrollment Verifications through the National Student Clearinghouse will not be available until the last day to add/drop from a term.
Verifications requiring academic information, such as GPA, must be requested in writing. Complete the Request for Enrollment & Degree Verification form (PDF) and return to the Registrar's Office by mail, fax, or in person. We do not fax completed enrollment certifications.
Third Parties
The University of South Alabama has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree and enrollment verification. National Student Clearinghouse may be contacted at:
Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org
Phone: (703) 742-4200
Fax: (703) 742-4239
Email: service@studentclearinghouse.org
Mailing Address
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
College of Medicine
University of South Alabama College of Medicine degree and enrollment verifications should be submitted through the College of Medicine Office of Student Records.