FAFSA

Files completed for verification by the July 1 priority deadline will be given first consideration for processing in order to allow earliest possible disbursement of student aid refunds. After July 1, files are processed based upon receipt date and completion of financial aid file.

It is strongly recommended that you attempt to use the IRS Data Retrieval tool. If not eligible to use the tool, you will need to request your Tax Return Transcript directly from the IRS via Web or phone (1-800-908-9946).

• Verification Packet/Worksheets (these will be mailed to you)
• Tax Return Transcript
• W-2s

When a student files the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of Education will send results of the FAFSA (the Student Aid Report) to the student via U.S. mail or by email. This report will indicate if the student has been selected for the verification process. Not all students are selected by the U.S. Department of Education for verification. The Financial Aid Office will also receive notification from the U.S. Department of Education and will contact the student as well. It is imperative that the mailing address for the student remain current with the college for this reason.

The verification process requires the college to collect additional documents from the student and his/her family in order to verify information provided on the FAFSA. Along with verification worksheets, the student will need to provide the Financial Aid Office with all required documents and information indicated on the verification worksheets. Depending on individual situations, additional documents may be requested as needed. It is the student's responsibility to make sure the Financial Aid Office receives the items requested in a timely manner.

• Use the IRS Data Retrieval tool when completing your FAFSA.
• Complete your verification packet as soon as possible.
• Request your IRS tax return transcript directly via Web or phone, 1-800-908-9946.
• Provide all W-2s for each person whose income is reported on your FAFSA.
• Amounts reported on the Verification Packet are to be annual/per year figures, not monthly, unless otherwise indicated.
• Complete all items (do not leave blank).
• All applicable parties must sign the verification packet.
• If you or your parents marked separated or divorced as the marital status on the FAFSA, but filed a joint return, you will need to provide a copy of all W-2s.
• If there are further discrepancies on the packet regarding other income information reported, additional documents could be requested at a later date.