FAFSA Verification
Verification
After you have submitted your FAFSA, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid may request more information to complete your financial aid application.
Questions? Review the FAQ’s below or contact us.
FAQs
What is Verification?
Verification is a process used to confirm that the data reported on your FAFSA is accurate. You will be asked to provide documentation to support the information you reported on the FAFSA.
How do I know if I was selected for verification?
If you have been selected for verification, you will see a note on your FAFSA Submission Summary.
Why was I selected?
Your FAFSA may be selected for verification at random, or because you supplied incomplete or inconsistent data on your application. Verification is a federal regulation and ensures that eligible students receive all the aid for which they qualify. If you were selected, you will receive an email directing you to the My Financial Aid portal.
What if I was not selected?
If you are not selected for verification, you could still be asked to provide other information to complete your financial aid file. Your My Financial Aid portal displays any required documents or additional information needed.
What do I need to do?
The required documents will be listed in the My Financial Aid portal in the Documents section at the top of the home page and upload any required documents. See How to Upload Documents for more information.
What if I am undocumented and cannot request a Verification of Non-Filing (VONF) from the IRS?
If requested, individuals without a Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) must provide a signed and dated statement certifying they do not have any of these. In addition, they will need to list the sources and amounts of earnings, other income and resources used to support the household for the tax year. If applicable, a copy of the W-2, 1099 or other equivalent document for each source of employment must be provided.
Verification for the 2024-2025 award year
Students selected for verification for the 2024-2025 award year will be directed to the new student financial aid portal, My Financial Aid. More information about the verification process through My Financial Aid will be available soon.