What is verification?
Verification is the process schools use to confirm that the data reported on your FAFSA form is accurate. You might see a note on your FAFSA Submission Summary saying you’ve been selected for verification, or Salem State will contact you to inform you that you’ve been selected.
Details regarding the types of documentation needed for financial aid verification will be found in your Navigator account. Your To-Do list will detail which forms are requested and provide a link to download the required documents.
Generally, you will be asked to complete/provide one or more of the following forms:
- Federal Tax Transcript
- Verification Worksheet
- Asset Threshold Form
- Property Verification Form
- Disability Discharge Form
- Prior Degree Worksheet
- Statement of Identity & Educational Purpose Form
Delays in completing verification requirements will impact your financial aid eligibility and can result in the following:
- Financial holds on your account
- Inability to move into your residence hall
- Restricted access to registration, grades, transcripts, etc.