06/01/04 - National Student Clearinghouse

National Student Clearinghouse

National Student Clearinghouse is a way to streamline verification of student eligibility status for dependent children ages 19 through 23.

The Trust Office is simplifying the way we verify student eligibility under the Carpenters Health and Security Plan. The plan will be contracting with National Student Clearinghouse, a not-for-profit corporation and the leading private source for U.S. college enrollment data. Nearly 1,000 schools participate in this program which allows providers of student-based services to obtain immediate, affordable online verification. This convenient service cuts through the administrative hurdles and delays often caused by contacting the schools directly.

If you have a dependent child age 19 through 23 who is a fulltime student attending one of the participating U.S. colleges, we will provide you with additional information and an authorization form in the next two months. Participation in this program is voluntary and there is no cost to you or the student.■