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What does it mean if I'm selected for verification?
The Department of Education selects a random sample of students for a FAFSA review process called verification. The purpose is to find and resolve errors or conflicting information entered into the FAFSA. If you have been selected for ver...
How do I get my tax documents online?
If you are selected for verification , one of the common requirements is tax information. We always recommend that you use the IRS data retrieval tool on your FAFSA if you are eligible. Even if you've already submitted your FAFSA, you can always ...
Student Verification Process
What is Verification?
Verification is the process by which schools review student financial aid applications for accuracy. Institutions that participate in Federal Title IV aid programs are required to perform verification on a selectio...
What if I didn't file taxes?
2021-22 Verification Requirements
I f you were selected for Verification on your 2021-22 FAFSA, then you may have been asked to submit a Tax Return Transcript from your 2019 taxes (or your parent's/spouse's 2019 taxes). If you/your parent/...
What is a Wage and Income Transcript?
There are times when you may be asked to submit a copy of income earned from a previous tax year as a student using Financial Aid. This includes but is not limited to the following:
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I was selected for Verification but I was the victim of IRS Tax-Related Identity Theft
If you were selected for Verification, there is a possibility that you will also be asked to submit tax documents. If you were a victim of IRS Tax-Related Identity Theft, the documents that you need to submit differ from those required from other ...