Changing schools creates fear: “will I lose the scholarship?”, “will my payments be canceled?”, “do I have to register again?”. The short answer is this: you do not always lose the scholarship, but you must report the change correctly. To check your current situation, go to Consultar estatus de becas Benito Juárez and verify how you appear in the system.
If you are looking for the specific guide on this topic, also check What happens to your Benito Juárez Scholarship if you change schools where each scenario is explained step by step.
Does changing schools affect the scholarship?
The Universal Upper Secondary Education Scholarship Benito Juárez, coordinated by the National Coordination of Scholarships for Wellbeing Benito Juárez (CNBBBJ), is aimed at students enrolled in public upper secondary schools.
If you remain in a valid public school, you can keep the support. The problem arises when the change is not reported or when the new institution does not meet the requirements.
Cases in which the scholarship is NOT lost
There are situations where the support continues without being canceled:
- Change of shift within the same school.
- Change to another public high school registered with the SEP.
- Relocation due to moving, as long as the new school is public.
- Administrative adjustment where your enrollment remains active.
In these cases, the key is that the school confirms your enrollment in the education system.
Cases in which it CAN be lost
There are scenarios where the support may be suspended:
- Change to a private school.
- Permanent withdrawal without immediate re-enrollment.
- No validation by the new institution.
- Error in CURP or school data.
If the system shows “Not found” or “With incident,” it is a sign that something was not validated correctly.
How to report the change correctly
To avoid problems:
- Notify the new school that you are a beneficiary.
- Confirm that they send your updated information.
- Check your status after a few weeks.
- Keep proof of enrollment.
The update is not always immediate. It may take a few days to be reflected in the official system.
Impact on payments and cards
Changing schools may cause:
• Temporary delay in the deposit.
• Additional validation before the next payment.
• Adjustment in the disbursement schedule.
The Banco del Bienestar card remains valid if your status stays active. You do not need a new card, unless officially indicated.
Table of possible impacts
| Situation | Is the scholarship lost? | Is the payment delayed? |
| Change to public school | No | There may be a delay |
| Change to private | Yes | Yes |
| Not reporting the change | High risk | Yes |
| Data error | Not necessarily | Yes |
Frequent errors when changing schools
Many students make these mistakes:
• Not informing the new institution.
• Thinking the system updates automatically.
• Not checking the status after the change.
• Confusing temporary withdrawal with permanent withdrawal.
These oversights can generate “Canceled” or “Not found” status.
Official recommendations
• Stay enrolled in a public school.
• Update your school data.
• Check your status periodically.
• Do not share personal data on non-official pages.
• Go to the administrative office if the system does not reflect your enrollment.
The CNBBBJ validates information based on school reports. If the school does not confirm your enrollment, the system will not be able to process the payment.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Do I have to register again if I change schools?
Not always. If you remain in a public school and your information is updated correctly, it is not necessary to make a new registration.
Will I receive back payments if there was a delay due to the change?
It depends on the validation time. If you are still eligible, they may regularize the payment in the next deposit.
What do I do if it appears as “Canceled”?
Go to your school to verify your enrollment and ask if you can reactivate the process.
Is the scholarship only for the first year?
No. It applies during active semesters as long as you meet the requirements and do not exceed the duration limit.
