Verification

Financing a college education is an important investment that requires many resources. The Financial Aid office offers assistance to students by outlining various financial resources available and guiding students through the application process. Office staff is available throughout the year to assist students with their needs.

Financial Aid consists of:

• Scholarships based on merit (academic, talent, special skill).
• Grants based on need, as determined by a student's aid application.
• Employment that allows students to work and earn money to help pay for school.
• Loan money that is often repaid after school at a low interest rate.

Some students may be randomly selected for a process called “verification” by the federal processing agency or by the Financial Aid office. This requires the submission of prior year federal taxes and W2 forms for the student and parent (if applicable) along with a verification worksheet. These must be submitted before any financial aid can be released. Timelines for submitting required documentation will be included. Failure to provide the material may jeopardize further eligibility. If no changes in aid occur after this process is completed, students can expect the same aid they were originally offered. If changes result, the office will submit corrections to the FAFSA processing center which will result in a new Student Aid Report (SAR) and possibly a revised award letter.