Federal Financial Aid Forms

2023-2024 FAFSA Verification

Below is a summary of key forms used in the FAFSA verification process. These documents are requested by the financial aid office to confirm the accuracy of information reported on the FAFSA and to ensure students receive the appropriate amount of financial aid. Each form serves a specific purpose—ranging from verifying household and financial details to confirming a student’s identity and intent to use aid for educational purposes. Review each description carefully to understand what may be required of you.

 

V-1 Dependent Verification Worksheet (PDF)

The V-1 Dependent Verification Worksheet is used to verify the accuracy of information reported on the FAFSA, specifically regarding the student’s household size and the number of household members enrolled in college.

V-1 Independent Verification Worksheet (PDF)

The V-1 Independent Verification Worksheet is used to confirm the accuracy of information reported on the FAFSA by independent students. It focuses on verifying household size and the number of household members currently enrolled in college, ensuring the correct calculation of financial aid eligibility.

V-4 Dependent Verification Worksheet (PDF)

The V-4 Dependent Verification Worksheet is used to verify the student’s identity and confirm the authenticity of the FAFSA signature. This process may require the student to present a valid government-issued ID and complete the form in person or with a notary.

V-4 Independent Verification Worksheet (PDF)

The V-4 Independent Verification Worksheet is used to verify the student’s identity and confirm that the FAFSA was signed by the student. This process typically requires presenting a valid government-issued photo ID and completing a signed statement of educational purpose, either in person or with a notary.

V-5 Dependent Verification Worksheet (PDF)

The V-5 Dependent Verification Worksheet is used to confirm multiple pieces of information reported on the FAFSA. It combines the requirements of both the V-1 and V-4 worksheets, meaning it verifies the dependent student's household size, the number of household members in college, and student's identity and FAFSA signature. The student may need to present a valid photo ID and complete a signed statement of educational purpose, often in person or with a notary.

V-5 Independent Verification Worksheet (PDF)

The V-5 Independent Verification Worksheet is used to verify multiple parts of an independent student’s FAFSA. It confirms household size, number of household members in college, the student’s identity, and the FAFSA signature. Students may need to present a valid government-issued ID and sign a statement of educational purpose, either in person or with a notary. 

Parent Asset Information – Dependent Student (PDF)

The Parent Asset Information – Dependent Student collects details about parent financial assets, such as bank accounts, investments, and other property (not including the family home). This information helps determine the student’s eligibility for financial aid.

Student Asset Information – Dependent Student (PDF)

The Student Asset Information – Dependent Student gathers details about the student’s own financial assets, such as savings, investments, or other property.

Student Asset Information – Independent Student (PDF)

The Student Asset Information – Independent Student collects details about the student’s financial assets, including savings, investments, and other property. This information is used to assess financial need and determine eligibility for federal student aid.

Parent Marital Status (PDF)

The Parent Marital Status is used to clarify the marital status of a dependent student’s parent(s) as reported on the FAFSA. This helps the financial aid office determine which parent’s financial information should be included and ensures accurate assessment of the student’s aid eligibility.

Student Marital Status (PDF)

The Student Marital Status is used to confirm a student’s marital status as reported on the FAFSA. For independent students, this information helps determine whose income and assets should be included and ensures an accurate evaluation of financial aid eligibility.

Verificación de Identidad y Declaración de Propósito Educativo (Para ser firmadas en presencia de notario) (PDF)

The Verificación de Identidad y Declaración de Propósito Educativo (Para ser firmadas en presencia de notario) is a document that is used to confirm a student’s identity and their intent to use financial aid only for educational purposes. The student must present valid government-issued photo identification and sign the statement in front of a notary, as required by the FAFSA verification process.

Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose (To Be Signed at the Institution) (PDF)

The Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose (To Be Signed at the Institution) is used to verify a student’s identity and confirm their intent to use financial aid solely for educational purposes. The student must appear in person at the institution with a valid government-issued photo ID and sign the statement in front of an authorized school official, as part of the federal verification process.

Student Household Size and Number in College (PDF)

The Student Household Size and Number in College collects information about the people living in the student’s household and how many of them are currently enrolled in college. This helps the financial aid office determine the student’s eligibility for need-based aid by providing context about the family's financial responsibilities.

2022-2023 FAFSA Verification

• V-1 Dependent Verification Worksheet (PDF)
• V-1 Independent Verification Worksheet (PDF)
• V-4 Dependent Verification Worksheet (PDF)
• V-4 Independent Verification Worksheet (PDF)
• V-5 Dependent Verification Worksheet (PDF)
• V-5 Independent Verification Worksheet (PDF)
• Parent Asset Information Dependent Student (PDF)
• Student Asset Information Dependent Student (PDF)
• Parent Marital Status (PDF)
• Student Marital Status (PDF)
• Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose (To Be Signed With Notary) (PDF)
• Verificación de Identidad y Declaración de Propósito Educativo (Para ser firmadas en presencia de notario) (PDF)
• Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose (To Be Signed at the Institution) (PDF)
• Verificación de Identidad y Declaración de Propósito Educativo (Para ser firmadas en la Institución) (PDF)
• Student Household Size and Number in College (PDF)