Verification Worksheets

What is Verification?

Every year, the Department of Education picks a portion of financial aid applicants to go through Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, verification. It’s a process to confirm that the information on the FAFSA you submitted is an accurate snapshot of your finances.

Verification is used to ensure your estimated family contribution, or EFC, and any federal financial aid you get will best match your circumstances. It’s not something to be alarmed by, but you should take it seriously and respond quickly.

There are different forms for independent and dependent students. In order to process your FAFSA accurately, it is important to complete the form that the financial aid office has requested. If you need assistance, contact the financial aid office.

Dependent Students.

Dependency status is determined by the information on your FAFSA. Typically, dependent students are under the age of 24, unmarried, do not support any dependents, and are not veterans.

Dependent forms must be signed by both the student and the parent. The financial aid office will contact you if your FAFSA has been selected for verification. They will also request for a specific verification worksheet to be completed. Be sure to complete the requested form fully, and include any requested information.

Independent Students.

Dependency status is determined by the information on your FAFSA. Typically, independent students are over the age of 24, married, support 1 or more dependents, or have veteran status.

Independent forms must be signed by the student. The financial aid office will contact you if your FAFSA has been selected for verification. They will also request for a specific verification worksheet to be completed. Be sure to complete the requested form fully, and include any requested information.

Verification Worksheets for Dependent Students

One of these forms will be requested if you are selected for verification. The form must be fully completed and signed in order to be processed. Dependent forms require the signature of both the student and one parent. Be sure to use the form for the correct school year.

V5d Aggregate Worksheet

V4d Custom Worksheet

V1d Standard Worksheet