Some students get selected for verification by The Department of Education. This is toÌýensure the information on your FAFSA is reported accurately.Ìý

If your FAFSA has been selected for verification, please follow the instructions below to complete the verification process.Ìý

1. Complete verification form
2. Verify your (student) income information
3. Verify parent income information

Reminder: FAFSA uses tax information from two years prior.Ìý

STEP 1: Complete Verification Form

Most Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students are considered "dependent" when applying for financial aid.

STEP 2: Verify Your (Student) Income Information

VerifyÌýyour incomeÌýinformation in oneÌýof the following ways:

Option A:ÌýSubmit a copy of your W-2 form(s) to our office if you worked but did not file a federal tax return

ÌýOption B: Use theÌýFAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool

  • The FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval transfers your information from the IRS database into your FAFSA. Link your taxes by using the data retrieval tool.Ìý

Option C: Submit a Signed Copy of Your (Student's) Federal Tax Return

  • Submit aÌýsignedÌýcopy of yourÌýfederal tax return (pages 1 & 2 of the IRS 1040 form andÌýany schedules filed) - .

Option D: Request a Copy of your Tax Return TranscriptÌýfrom the IRS

  • Submit a copy of your Tax Return Transcript.Ìý.

STEP 3: Verify Parent Income Information

Verify your parents' incomeÌýinformation in one of the following ways:

Option A: Use theÌýFAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool

  • The FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval transfers your information from the IRS database into your FAFSA. Link your taxes by using the data retrieval tool.

Option B: Submit a Signed Copy of Your Parents' Federal Tax Return

  • Submit a signed copy of your parents' federal tax return (pages 1 & 2 of the IRS 1040 Form and any schedules filed) -ÌýÌý.
    • Examples of schedules:
    • IRS Schedules 1, 2, 3
    • IRS Schedules A, C, E, and/or F
    • IRS Form 1065 (Partnership Income)

Option C: Request a Copy of your Parents' Tax Return TranscriptÌýfrom the IRS

  • Submit a copy of your parents' Tax Return Transcript. .

Option D: If your Parent(s) did not file a Federal Tax Return, they must:

  • Complete and submit the Non-Tax Filer Parent FormÌý
  • Submit a copy of the "Verification of Non-filing Letter" they receive from the IRSÌý
  • Submit any other applicable documents (copies of W-2 forms, etc.)