Financial Aid Verification

V1 Independent – V1 forms verify number in household, number in college, and tax information. If you used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, you only need to complete the form according to the instructions. If you did not/could not use the DRT, you will need to provide tax information for yourself (and spouse, if applicable) in addition to the form. Tax documents can be provided in the form of an IRS Tax Transcript or a signed copy of the 1040 filed. If you (or your spouse, if applicable) were not required to file taxes, you will need to provide an IRS Verification of Non-Filing letter.

V1 Dependent – V1 forms verify number in household, number in college, and tax information. If you and/or your parents used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, you only need to complete the form according to the instructions. If you did not/could not use the DRT, you will need to provide tax information for yourself and/or your parents in addition to the form. Tax documents can be provided in the form of an IRS Tax Transcript or a signed copy of the 1040 filed. If you and/or parents were not required to file taxes, you will need to provide an IRS Verification of Non-Filing letter. Dependent students are allowed to write their own statement rather than requesting an letter form the IRS.

V4 – V4 forms required a signed Statement of Educational Purpose. They must have a “wet” signature, so we are unable to accept these forms digitally. You can either sign the Statement in front of one of our Financial Aid staff members, or have the form notarized and mail it to us. We are required to include a copy of your valid photo ID – please bring your ID with you if you are signing in person.

V5 Dependent/Independent – V5 includes all the requirements from both V1 and V4 forms. Please see the above instructions.