Frequently Asked Questions
Verification
I have been selected for verification – what does this mean?
A student can be chosen for verification either randomly by the Department of Education, or in the case of conflicting information, by Lewis University. In order to continue with processing a financial aid file all documentation must be received by Financial Aid Services in a timely matter. If you have been selected for verification documentation we will require:
- Verification form completed and signed
- Student’s Federal Tax form signed
- Student’s W-2’s
- Parent(s) Federal Tax form signed (dependent student)
- Parent(s) W-2’s
- Student’s spouse’s Federal Tax form signed (independent student)
- Spouse’s W-2’s
Please Note - Failure to complete and return all required documentation will result in delays in awarding financial aid.
What is verification?
Verification is the process of collecting documentation and checking or verifying the information entered into the FAFSA.
