Verification is a federally required process to confirm the accuracy of information you provided on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Verification selection can be random or because your FAFSA data was incomplete, estimated or inconsistent. Typically, the government selects 30% of financial aid applicants for verification.
If you have completed the FAFSA and you have received a Student Aid Report that indicates you have been selected for verification, you must complete a Verification Worksheet and attach a copy of your federal tax transcript.
If you were not required to file a tax return, copies of your W-2 forms are required with an IRS confirmation of non-filing.
If you are a dependent student, we will also request a copy of your parent's federal tax transcript.
We may also request documentation from you regarding: high school completion, identity and educational purpose, child support paid or received and other untaxed income or benefits.
Once you fill out the appropriate verification worksheet, print it out, complete all sections, sign it and mail your paperwork to:
University of Massachusetts Global
Financial Aid Office, Third Floor
16355 Laguna Canyon Road Irvine, CA 92618
or fax to 866-659-1147