FAFSA Verification!
How do I know if I've been selected? What does it mean?
What do I do now?!
Many of you have submitted your FAFSA applications. Well done! You should have received an email confirming the submission. Then, 3-5 business days later, you should have received another email. This is the BIG ONE! We're looking for the words PROCESSED SUCCESSFULLY. This means the application had all of the needed info and signature pages have been received by FAFSA (if applicable).
Follow the steps outlined in the email to view your STUDENT AID REPORT or SAR. This will involved logging in using your FSAID username and password. Then you'll select View or Print your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the “My FAFSA” page.
How do I know if I've been selected?
When reviewing your Student Aid Report (SAR), look for a * next to EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) in the box near the top of the SAR. This star means you've been selected for verification! It does NOT mean you've done anything wrong but it DOES mean we have some extra work to do!
What does it mean?
For some reason, FAFSA selected you to provide some extra information. Sometimes this is totally random, other times it's because some info on your FAFSA is contradictory and/or values may have been estimated. Whatever the reason, we'll get it take care of ASAP!
What do I do now?!
We'll want to order Tax Return Transcripts (and Letters of Non Filing). We'll need your parent(s) and your 2017 Tax Returns again to get this done! You will also want to check your email/portal for every school you've been admitted to thus far. They'll have some requirements in order for your Financial Aid Award Package to be completed. Don't worry- we'll help you through this process!
If you've been selected for Verification, please let your College Navigator (that's me or Angie!) know immediately so we can complete the necessary steps!
