Forms and Procedures

During normal operating hours, you can find scanning stations on all three campuses. Use them to upload financial aid documents, verification documentation, and more. You can also use free apps on your cell phone to scan documents.

Central Campus
Interactive Learning Center (ILC), Building 1
Library, Building 21
Student Development Lab, Building 1

North Campus
ILC, Building 2
Library, Building 13
Student Development Lab, Building 6

South Campus
ILC, Building 12
Library, Building 10
Student Development Lab, Building 6

• Do NOT submit original documents unless required.
• Make copies of documents submitted.
• Be sure to submit ALL required documentation as soon as possible. Not doing so will result in processing delays.
• Know what email is listed on your FAFSA application. Check that email frequently for updates on your verification status.

Verification documentation will be required by:

• You
• Your spouse (if married)
• Your parent(s) whose financial information appears on the FAFSA, or whose information should appear on the FAFSA (if you are a dependent student)

Once the Financial Aid Office completes the verification process, they will decide if you are eligible for aid or not. If you are eligible and meet all the other requirements, they will send you an aid offer. If you are not eligible, they will notify you.

Verification Worksheets: Verification worksheets collect information about the student’s household size, the number of household members in college, and income information for the non-filer.

Tax Return: If your parent(s) or spouse are required to file a US tax return, you will have to submit a signed copy of the return (Form 1040). This needs to be identical to the one submitted to the IRS, and include all supplemental forms and attachments. Form 8453 (e-file) is not a valid form of documentation.

Tax Transcript: If you, your spouse, and/or your parent(s) do not have a copy of the tax return, a free tax transcript may be obtained. To do this, submit Form 4506-T to the IRS, or order a transcript online. 

Data Retrieval Tool (DRT): A DRT can be used as an alternative for submitting a tax return. A DRT retrieves tax return data automatically from the IRS database and submits it directly to FAFSA. To use the DRT, log into your FAFSA account. Once the data is downloaded to your FAFSA, do not change it.

Non-Filer Statement: If you, your spouse, and/or your parent(s) did not file a US tax return, you are required to obtain a Non-Filer Statement from the IRS.

Amended Tax Returns: If you, your spouse, or your parent(s) has filed an amended federal income tax return, that person will need to provide:

• A signed original federal tax return
• A signed amended tax return
• A copy of the updated tax account transcript indicating the change to the college. The tax account transcript must be obtained from the IRS.

W-2 or 1099 Forms: These forms are annual wage reports from employers

Asset Worksheets: If your household income is more than $50,000, you may be asked to complete an asset worksheet.
Proof of Child Support Paid: In certain situations, you, your spouse, and/or your parents may be required to provide proof of child support paid.