Federal Verification
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 FAFSA. 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.
2009-2010 Verification Forms
| 2008 Additional Financial Information Worksheet |
| 2009-2010 Dependent Worksheet |
| 2009-2010 Independent Worksheet |
| Tax Non-Filer Worksheet |
| Borrower Disability Worksheet |
| 2008 Drug Worksheet |
Verification Contacts
| Name/Title | Phone/Email |
| Rosemary Kent - Assistant Director | 330-941-1923; rekent01@ysu.edu |
| Colleen George - Examiner | 330-941-2031; cgeorge@ysu.edu |
| Megan Collins - Counselor | 330-941-1321; mecollins@ysu.edu |