Verification
Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid may be selected by the processor for verification. If selected, the student must provide documentation that certain items of the SAR or ISIR are accurate.
Documentation may include (but is not limited to):
- Appropriate Verification Worksheet
- Student, spouse, and/or parent verification of non-tax filers status
- Student, spouse, and/or parent IRS issued tax return transcript
- W-2’s of student, spouse, or parent
- Student’s Social Security Card
- TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefit reports
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit reports
- Child Support Received or Paid Report
- Copy of divorce or separation document
- Statement from the Social Security Administration on total benefits received for the year
- Other documents that provide proof of income or asset value
- Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose
- Birth Certificate
A student’s application that is chosen for verification will be placed in a pending status and will receive no further processing until all requested materials have been received.