FAFSA Verification Process Flashcards
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What is FAFSA verification?
Answer: A process schools use to confirm the accuracy of FAFSA information
Verification is a process where schools confirm the accuracy of FAFSA data by requesting supporting documentation from students.
Who selects students for FAFSA verification?
Answer: The Department of Education and/or the school
Students can be selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education or by the institution itself.
What does the asterisk (*) next to a student's EFC/SAI on their Student Aid Report (SAR) indicate?
Answer: They have been selected for verification
An asterisk (*) on the SAR next to the SAI indicates the student has been selected for federal verification.
Which document is commonly requested during FAFSA verification?
Answer: Federal tax return or IRS tax transcript
Schools commonly request federal tax transcripts or IRS tax return information to verify the income data reported on FAFSA.
What happens to a student's financial aid if they fail to complete verification by the deadline?
Answer: Aid cannot be disbursed until verification is complete or they may lose aid
If a student does not complete verification, the school cannot disburse federal financial aid, and the student may lose eligibility.
Which verification tracking group requires the most documentation to be collected?
Answer: V5 (Aggregate)
V5 (Aggregate Verification) requires the most documentation, including identity/statement of educational purpose along with standard financial documents.