Office of Financial Aid

Continuing Student Certification Request

All continuing students must do two things to be certified for a new semester:

1. The student must have already register for their courses.

2. The student must turn in an updated degree plan, signed by their advisor each semester to continue receiving benefits.  An updated degree plan means that the new enrolled courses are filled in on the degree plan.

This can be submitted immediately following enrollment - even prior to the start of the term.  The earlier a student submits their paperwork, the more likely their benefits will be processed in a timely manner. 

If the student has skipped enrollment during a spring or fall semester at UTD since their last certification, a Change of Program or Place of Training VA form 22-1995 must be completed prior to processing of the new certification.  This form can be provided by the Certifying Official.

Chapter 35 students who change majors will need to submit a Change of Program or Place of Training VA form 22-5495.

The new degree plan copy will serve as notification to the Certifying Official of the student's desire to be certified for the upcoming term.  If you have turned in a degree plan and wish to check the processing status - please send and email to buddys@utdallas.edu.

Please report any changes in course load, mailing address, or dependency status to the Certifying Official immediately to avoid overpayment, misrouted checks, etc.