TRANSCRIPTS

What You Need To Know

A simple guide to submitting your transcript

To review your application, we need an unofficial copy of your most recent academic transcript to confirm your enrollment, academic progress, and major.

Submitting the right documents the first time keeps your application moving and helps us support more students just like you. Please upload only the documents we request—additional files may slow your review.

What Counts as an Acceptable Unofficial Transcript

What makes a transcript eligible for review

All Applicants Must Upload a Transcript

There is one exception:

If your program (such as a Microsoft-supported bootcamp or certificate) does not provide transcripts, you may upload proof of enrollment instead, such as an acceptance letter that is:

  • Dated

  • Includes your full name

  • Includes the program name

  • Shows the program’s date range

Documentation must include:

  • Your full name

  • Your current academic term

  • Your institution’s name

  • Your major and minor areas of study (if listed)

If any of this information is missing, you may need to request an updated transcript from your school or provide a supplemental document.

All required information must appear on the same page for us to accept the document and keep your review on track.

Common Issues to Avoid

Students often run into these issues—checking ahead of time helps prevent delays:

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Missing proof of active enrollment

Example: You request aid for Fall 2025 but submit a transcript that only shows enrollment through Spring 2025.
If your university does not show pending or upcoming courses on your transcript, please upload a course list with your full name in addition to your transcript.

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Full name not shown

Sometimes this happens when part of the page is cropped. You can fix this by:

  • Uploading the full page, including your name, or

  • Submitting an official transcript, degree audit, or course list that includes your full name.

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Major not listed

If your major/minor does not appear on the transcript, you must upload additional documentation to show you are currently enrolled in a qualifying program.

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Collegiate level unclear

If total credit hours or academic level are hard to verify on your transcript, we may request a degree audit.
You are welcome to upload this ahead of time if you notice the transcript is unclear.

Checklist

Before you upload, make sure your document is clear and readable and has:

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Your Full Name

We need to see your full name on the document to confirm it belongs to you.

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Current Academic Term

This confirms you’re actively enrolled for the term you’re requesting aid.

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Institution Name

This shows the transcript was issued by your school.

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Your Major / Minor

If not shown, you must upload additional documentation proving your current program.

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Proof of Active Enrollment

If upcoming courses don’t appear on your transcript, include a course list with your full name.

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Collegiate Level

Credit hours are accepted as well. If either is hard to verify, we may request a degree audit—you can upload one proactively.

Need Help?

If you’re unsure whether your document qualifies, upload the closest match you have. If we need something different, we’ll tell you exactly what to request.

We’re here to support you. Your care helps us move faster for you.

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