Verification is a process required for the university when a student is selected by the U.S. Department of Education. Students and parents (for dependent students) must complete a verification worksheet, provide signed copies of tax returns, and often additional information based on the students' situation. The U.S. Department of Education selects 33 percent of all students who apply for federal assistance. If a student's application is selected, the university will notify you of the required documents. To expedite the process, review the Student Aid Report. If the statement "Your school will ask you to provide certain tax documents" appears under the comment section, you have been selected.

Paperwork required for verification are determined by the student's situation. Verification worksheets can be downloaded from the links below. Please complete the second page accurately as it will determine what other documents are necessary. To determine which verification worksheet to submit, dependent students are defined by the following:

• Not over the age of 24
• Not working on a master's or doctorate degree
• Not married
• Does not have children you provide more than half support
• Not an orphan or ward of the court
• Not a veteran

Tax returns (1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) are required for completion of verification. The tax returns must be signed by the appropriate filer. Parent tax returns must be signed by the parent.

All forms below require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print. A FREE copy of Adobe can be downloaded here.

Special Note: Please make sure all signatures ( student, spouse, and parents) are on all documents given to our office. We are unable to process your applications if signatures are missing.

DEPENDENT VERIFICATION WORKSHEET:

Fall 2007, Spring 2008, and Summer 2008

Fall 2008, Spring 2009, and Summer 2009

INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION WORKSHEET:

Fall 2007, Spring 2008, and Summer 2008

Fall 2008, Spring 2009, and Summer 2009

DOCUMENTATION of DEPENDENTS:

Documentation of Dependents 2007-2008

Documentation of Dependents 2008-2009

TAX and EARNING STATEMENT:

2007-2008 Tax and Earning

2008-2009 Tax and Earning

WORKSHEET A, B and C:

2007-2008 Worksheet