11.16.09 | FAFSA Verification
What is a FAFSA Verification?
It is basically an audit of your information. Either the Department of Education or the school you are enrolled in can request a verification from you.
Why were you chosen?
The reason you were chosen may vary, but some of the most common reasons include;
- Random selection
- The submitted FAFSA application has incomplete data.
- Information on the application contradicts itself
- The FAFSA application has estimated and not actual information in some places
If you do have errors, which are corrected through the verification process, that may affect your federal student aid. If that is the case the school will issue you a new awards letter outlining what you are eligible for with your new FAFSA details.
Note: Some schools elect to do a 100% verification for all students.
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