Verification............. Just believe me!!!!!!

You breezed through your school application with ease. You filled the FAFSA with great care. All seemed taken care of until you were hit with a 12 letter word…..VERIFICATION. The process of applying for financial aid has just grown by one step. If you are looking at the verification process as unnecessary because you’re an honest person, just remember not everyone is as honest as you. The government hands out lots and lots of money for school. When we are talking about lots of money we want to make sure people are deserving of that money. This is one more hoop you’re going to have to jump through. If you have been selected for verification you will be notified from your college usually through the mail. In order to complete the verification process you will have to complete certain steps. Sometimes those steps will include submitting a verification form and tax information to your financial aid office. The important thing to remember when it comes to verification is that verification is NOT optional. If you don’t complete verification you can’t be awarded any money. SO…..take verification seriously and complete the steps as soon as possible. Don’t let this hoop be what gets in between you and free money.