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Verification is a process that all universities receiving federal aid are required to
complete. The purpose of verification is not to find
fraudulent FAFSA applicants, but to find and correct common
mistakes made during the filing of the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid. All need-based aid packaging must be
put on hold until a student provides the necessary information
requested through the verification process. If the
verification process is not completed, a student will not be
considered for any need-based financial aid. Thus, it is
important to return the information and requested documentation as
soon as possible. Processing usually takes about three
weeks, but can take longer in peak processing periods.
The federal government randomly selects FAFSA applicants for
verification. Though a random process, students may also
be flagged for verification if conflicting information is
reported on the FAFSA.
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The FAFSA is submitted to the federal student aid processing
center by the
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The federal student aid processing center randomly selects that student for the
verification process.
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Student and YSU's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
receive the Student Aid Report (SAR).
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Within 7 to 10 days
YSU mails a letter to the student notifying the student that
he/she has been selected for verification. The letter also
addresses the required information and forms that are needed to
complete the verification process.
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Student completes the needed forms and documentation and
forwards this information to the Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships.
The information submitted is reviewed and compared to
your FAFSA data and maintained in strict confidence by
the school.
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The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships reviews the
information and, if needed, sends FAFSA corrections electronically to the
federal student aid processing center.
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If no corrections are required, YSU completes the
verification process and determines financial aid eligibility.
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If corrections are required, the correction process takes
7 to 10 days. Once a student's corrections are received,
the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships uses the finalized
Student Aid Report to determine a student's financial need.
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If filed by appropriate processing dates, a financial aid
offer (package) is mailed to the student detailing financial aid
eligibility.
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Verification Forms: |
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Verification Contacts: |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Why was I selected for Verification? |
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The federal government randomly selects FAFSA applicants for
verification. Students may also be
flagged for verification if conflicting information is reported on
the FAFSA.
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When will I be notified if I am selected for Verification? |
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You will be notified of your selection for verification
approximately 7-10 days after your FAFSA results have been
received by YSU. The result of your FAFSA is referred to as
a Student Aid Report (SAR).
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What will I need to provide if I am selected for Verification? |
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If your application is selected for further review, you
will be asked to submit signed statements confirming
information you reported when completing the FAFSA, such
as the number of people in your household. The
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will send a
letter requesting the needed documentation. Examples of
documentation include copy of tax forms and the
verification worksheets listed above.
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