How to Submit Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Applicable to 2024-2025 academic year only)

The following are acceptable forms of original documents to verify U.S. citizenship status:

  • a birth certificate
  • a valid U.S. passport book: current or expired
  • a valid U.S. passport card: current or expired
  • a Certificate of Naturalization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • a Certificate of Citizenship from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • a Report of a Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the U.S. bearing an embossed seal with the words "United States of America" and "State Department" (Form FS-240, FS-545 or DS-1350 all acceptable)

If you do not have access to any of these documents and you are a U.S. citizen, contact the appropriate government agency and make arrangements to have a copy of the document sent to you. 

The following contact numbers may help:

  • Country Registrar's Office: 1 (800) 201-8999
  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: 1 (800) 375-5283
  • U.S. State Department: (310) 575-5700

You must submit the “Confirmation of Update to Citizenship Status” form along with a copy of your original citizenship document to the Financial Aid Office via upload, mail, or fax. You can visit our main page for details on each available option. To access the form, visit our Forms and Documents page.