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Verification

About 30% of all FAFSAs are randomly selected for a process known as Verification by the Department of Education's Central Processor.

When your file has been selected for verification, we are required, under federal regulation, to obtain certain documents from you and your parents.  You are required to complete the Verification Worksheet and Worksheet A/B/C, both of which are available on our forms page. You must also provide us with a copy of your federal tax return, if you filed, and your parents' federal tax forms.  Both of these forms must be signed.  In some circumstances, we may request additional documentation, such as W-2s, schedules, or financial statements.

Once we receive your completed verification documents, we compare the information to what you reported on your FAFSA.  We are required to make corrections to your FAFSA information.  Once this process is complete, we can complete processing of your file and award you financial aid.

To avoid delays in processing, you and your parents should respond to our request for verification as soon as possible.  Also, be sure that you and your parents have signed all documents. 

Federal regulations are very specific about which forms can be accepted for the verification process.  If you have any questions, you can always contact one of our counselors.  If you or your parents have filed for an extension, you should also call our office.

The verification process may seem intimidating, but please remember that we are always available to answer your questions!