What is Verification?
Verification is a process used to confirm the information you have provided on the FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Verification selection can either be random or because there was incomplete, estimated or inconsistent data with your FAFSA. The U.S. Department of Education and/or John A. Gupton College selects students for the verification process, but not all students are selected.
To determine if you have been selected by the Department of Education, you can review your Student Aid Report. The verification process requires collection of documents from the student to confirm the information on your FAFSA. Students will provide all necessary documents and information indicated for verification complete to Financial Aid Services (FAS), our third-party servicer. It is the student’s responsiblity to make sure all documents requested are received. When all of the required documents are received, they are reviewed for approval. If a discrepancy is found, changes may need to be made. once the verfication is complete and any necessary changes are made, you are awarded the appropriate financial aid funds.
The verification process requires collection of documents from the student to confirm the information on your FAFSA. Along with a verification worksheet, the student will need to provide the Financial Aid Office with all necessary documents and information indicated on the verification worksheet. 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.
Verification Tips:
- Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA to import your processed tax information to the FAFSA.
- Complete All sections on the forms.
- Failure to complete the verification process will result in suspension of all federal funds and leave your student account unpaid.
- All forms are emailed to the student for completion.