Verification

What is verification?

Verification is the process your school uses to confirm that the data reported on your FAFSA form is accurate.

If you're selected for verification, your school will request additional documentation that supports the information you reported. Don't assume you're being accused of doing anything wrong! Verification is a random process.

Once you are selected, you will need to submit certain documents to your college’s Financial Aid office before you can be considered for federal aid.

If you are selected, you will also need to complete verification before you can be considered for the ASAP Scholarship.

What documents may be requested?

Verification Worksheet (collects household information or identity information)
Student and/or parent tax & wage information
Proof of citizenship or immigration status
Other documents as requested

How do you know if you are selected for verification or required to submit citizenship documentation?

To-Do List- Check your CUNYfirst To-Do list under the 'Tasks and Holds' tile located on your Student Center a few weeks after filing.
Email- The Financial Aid office will send a missing information email to your QCC student email.

How do I check my "To-Do" list?

Navigate to your CUNYfirst Student Center
Click on the Tasks and Holds Tile then review the "To-Do" list on the left hand side.
If you have Verify My FAFSA listed on your To-Do list then you were selected for verification. Click on the Verify My FAFSA link to log into Student Forms and upload your required documents.

How to get started with Student Forms

Step 1: Navigate to your CUNYfirst TO DO list to select the “Verify My FAFSA” link.

Step 2: If you are a first time user, the link will prompt you to create an account. First, you will log in with your CUNYfirst username and password.

Step 3: Read and accept the privacy policy.

Step 4: Complete your 2-step security confirmation by e-mail or SMS text.

Step 5: Register your account by confirming the personal identifying information from your FAFSA.

Step 6: You’re all set up! Now you can view your FAFSA tasks on CUNY Student Forms!

How to complete a requirement

Step 1: Once you are logged into Student Forms, review the list of requirements. Most students with the “Verify my FAFSA” checklist will need to submit a Verification Form.

Step 2: You will need to expand the task to read the instructions and begin to complete the form or upload any requested documentation.

In the example, you will need to click “Fill Out” to initiate the web form for the dependent verification.

Find additional tutorials on verification topics here: https://www.cuny.edu/financial-aid/student-forms

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