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  1. What is the FAFSA verification process?

    Answer: A process where schools confirm the accuracy of information submitted on the FAFSA

    Verification is a process where schools are required to confirm the accuracy of the information provided on a student's FAFSA before disbursing federal aid.

  2. What percentage of FAFSA applicants are typically selected for verification?

    Answer: Approximately 2-5%

    Following changes to the verification process, a small percentage (typically 2-5%) of FAFSA applicants are selected for verification, down from the previous 30%.

  3. Who selects students for the FAFSA verification process?

    Answer: The U.S. Department of Education or the school itself

    Students can be selected for verification by the Department of Education (federally selected) or by the school itself based on conflicting or questionable information.

  4. Which document is most commonly requested during the FAFSA verification process?

    Answer: IRS tax transcripts or use of DDX confirmation

    IRS tax transcripts (or confirmation of DDX data transfer) are the most commonly requested documents during FAFSA verification to confirm income data.

  5. If a student is selected for verification and does not submit the required documents, what happens?

    Answer: Federal aid disbursement is held until verification is complete

    Schools cannot disburse federal financial aid to a selected student until the verification process is complete and all required documents are submitted and reviewed.

  6. What is a 'C code' on the Student Aid Report (SAR)?

    Answer: A flag indicating that a specific data element needs to be verified or resolved

    C codes (or comment codes) on the SAR are flags that indicate issues or items that must be resolved — often triggering verification or requiring additional documentation.