What does “selected for verification” mean?
Verification is the process of checking the accuracy of the information provided when applying for federal student aid from the Department of Education. In the verification process, the Financial Aid Office compared information reported on the FAFSA application with your federal tax returns and other requested documentation.
Verification is the process of checking the accuracy of the information you provided when applying for federal student aid from the Department of Education. In the verification process, the Financial Aid Office compares information reported on the FAFSA application with your federal tax returns and other requested documentation. A student can be selected for verification in one of three ways: (1) through a random process established by the Department of Education (30% of applicants are routinely selected for verification); (2) by the Department of Education if there appears to be inconsistent or conflicting information reported on the FAFSA; or (3) by the school if there appears to be inconsistent or conflicting information reported on the FAFSA.
