什么是验证?

验证 is a process required by the federal government that is intended to confirm that the data reported on your FAFSA is accurate.  We highly recommend using the 国税局 Data Retrieval Tool on your FAFSA, to decrease your chances of being selected for verification, 和 to reduce the documentation that is required to be submitted to our office.

How will I know if I have been selected for verification?

You will receive an e-mail notification when you are required to submit additional documentation to the 财政援助办公室 & 奖学金(所谓).  If you have any unsatisfied requirements you will be able to review your task list, 完整的, 并通过你的 GVSU财政援助门户网站. 以获得经济援助, it is your responsibility to fulfill these requirements as requested 和 as soon as possible. You can check your unsatisfied requirements by following the instructions listed here.

How do I submit my unsatisfied requirements?

你可以填写, 上传, 电子签名, 和 manage your financial aid requirements online by logging in to your GVSU财政援助门户网站. 

What is the deadline to 完整的 verification requirements?

Except for students selected for 验证 Tracking Group V4 和 V5, students 和 parents of dependent students must submit all requested documents necessary to 完整的 the verification process to OFAS by either the 120th calendar day following the student's last date of attendance at GVSU for the award year selected for verification; or the deadline date published annually in the Federal Register. 将使用两个日期中较早的日期. 

• 2022-2023 Award Year 验证 Deadline - as published in the Federal Register: September 16, 2023
• 2023-2024 Award Year 验证 Deadline - as published in the Federal Register: September 21, 2024(初步)

If you fail to provide documentation by the deadlines above, we will not be able to 完整的 verification or disburse any Title IV financial aid for the academic year. If you're verified after your last date of enrollment, you may not be eligible for Title IV funds for other reasons. 

What happens once the verification process is 完整的?

财政援助办公室 & 奖学金 will notify you via email when the verification process is 完整的. We will make any necessary updates to your FAFSA on your behalf.  If this results in any changes to your financial aid award you will be notified via email. Any changes resulting from verification will be viewable on your myBanner 和 GVSU财政援助门户网站 3-5个工作日内结帐. 

You have three different options for requesting a 报税表:

1. 在线

• 访问: http://www.IRS.gov/
• 点击“获取你的纳税记录” 
• Click on the “Get Transcript 在线” button
• To register 和 use this service, you need:
  • 你的社会安全号码, 出生日期, filing status 和 mailing address from latest tax return,
  • 访问您的电子邮件帐户，
  • your personal account number from a credit card, 抵押贷款, 房屋净值贷款, 房屋净值信用额度或汽车贷款, 和
  • a mobile phone with your name on the account.
  • 注意: If you do not have access to one of the items listed, you maybe not be able to use this tool.  If that is the case, you will need to utilize one of the options listed below.
• Once you have logged in, you will select a reason for the transcript i.e. “高等教育/学生资助”
• From the “报税表” box, choose the appropriate tax year
  • 2022-2023学年:2020年税收
  • 2023-2024学年:2021年税收
  • 请注意如果你已经提交了 经修订的报税表 (1040X)，您还必须申请一个 税务帐目记录 或者一个 记帐成绩单 在那个纳税申报年度.
• Your transcript will open up in a new window, which you can then send to the 财政援助办公室 & 奖学金通过电子邮件，传真或美国邮政.
• 注意: You must have your pop-up blocker turned off.

2. 电话

• 请拨打(800)908-9946
• This may take 5-10 business days before the transcript is mailed.

3. 邮件

• 访问: www.国税局.gov / form4506t 查阅4506-T表格
• Complete fields #1-3, 和 4, if applicable
  • We 强烈反对 completing item #5 to have the transcript sent to GVSU.  We have experienced difficulty matching these transcripts up with the appropriate students in the past.
• On line 6a, list the type of federal tax return you filed (either 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ)
• Check box 6a for the 报税表 type
  • 请注意如果你已经提交了 经修订的报税表 (1040X)，您还必须申请一个 税务帐目记录 (6b)为该纳税申报年度 
• On line 9 input 12/31/2020 to request a letter for 2020.  Input 12/31/2021 to request a letter for 2021.
• Sign the form 和 see page 2 of the form for instructions on where to send this form, 这取决于你住在哪个州.
• 注意: This may take 5-10 business days once the form is received by the 国税局, 以便把成绩单寄给你.

You have two different options for requesting a 验证 of Non-filing Letter:

1. 在线

• 访问: http://www.IRS.gov/
• 点击“获取你的纳税记录” 
• Click on the “Get Transcript 在线” button
• To register 和 use this service, you need:
  • 你的社会安全号码, 出生日期, filing status 和 mailing address from latest tax return,
  • 访问您的电子邮件帐户，
  • your personal account number from a credit card, 抵押贷款, 房屋净值贷款, 房屋净值信用额度或汽车贷款, 和
  • a mobile phone with your name on the account.
  • 注意: If you do not have access to one of the items listed, you maybe not be able to use this tool.  If that is the case, you will need to utilize one of the options listed below.
• Once you have logged in, you will select a reason for the transcript i.e. “高等教育/学生资助”
• From the “验证 of Non-filing” box, choose the appropriate tax year
  • 2022-2023学年:2020年税收
  • 2023-2024学年:2021年税收
• Your letter will open up in a new window, which you can then send to the 财政援助办公室 & 奖学金通过电子邮件，传真或美国邮政.
• 注意: You must have your pop-up blocker turned off.

2. 邮件

• 访问: www.国税局.gov / form4506t 查阅4506-T表格
• Complete fields #1-3, 和 4, if applicable
  • We 强烈反对 completing item #5 to have the transcript sent to GVSU.  We have experienced difficulty matching these transcripts up with the appropriate students in the past.
• Check box 7 for the 验证 of Non-filing Letter
• On line 9 input 12/31/2020 to request a letter for 2020.  Input 12/31/2021 to request a letter for 2021. 
• Sign the form 和 see page 2 of the form for instructions on where to send this form, 这取决于你住在哪个州.
• 注意: This may take 5-10 business days once the form is received by the 国税局, 以便把成绩单寄给你.