FAQ - What do I submit to complete Verification?

There are different types of verification. Some require the student to submit tax information and a statement of who lives in their household. Others are asked to verify their identity.  Each of these different types of verification are noted on the FAFSA via codes that instruct the Institution what to verify. 

Common forms requested are:

• Student’s signed tax return (Form 1040)
• Student’s W-2 form
• Student’s spouse’s signed tax return (Form 1040)
• Student’s spouse’s W-2 form
• Parent(s)’ signed tax return (Form 1040)
• Parent(s)’ W-2 form
• Verification of Household Form
• Signed Statement Form
• Utility bills
• Leases
• IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter
• IRS Tax Return Transcript
• IRS Wage and Income Transcript
• Copy of a student’s government issued ID
• Copy of the student's passport