Things that May Affect Your Aid
Verification
Federal regulations require all institutions to confirm the accuracy of information submitted on the FAFSA. This process is called verification. Applicants are not selected for verification by the college. The student will be required to submit documentation to the Financial Aid Office based on federal regulations the college must follow to complete the verification process. The documents will normally include:
- Signed Verification Worksheet
- Signed Federal Tax Returns
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- - Dependent student; student and parents tax returns
- - Independent: student, and spouse if applicable.
* If you do not have a copy of your tax return, you can request a tax return and W2 transcript from your local IRS office or call 1-800-829-1040.
It may be necessary for the student to submit additional documentation in order for the verification process to be completed. The Financial Aid Office will notify the student if this additional documentation is needed. The student must submit this documentation promptly to prevent delays in completing the verification process. Delays in the verification process will cause delays in the student's aid being disbursed.
Changes in the student's eligibility and aid awarded may occur if any discrepancies are found between the initial FAFSA and verification documents.
VERIFICATION DOCUMENT LINKS
2011-2012 Verification Worksheet
All students use this link if you have submitted your FAFSA for the 2011-2012 academic year and have been chosen for verification.
2012-2013 Dependent Verification Worksheet
Dependent students need to use this link if you have submitted your FAFSA for the 2012-13 academic year and have been chosen for verification.
2012-2013 Independent Verification Worksheet
Independent students need to use this link if you have submitted your FAFSA for the 2012-13 academic year and have been chosen for verification.