Verification
The verification process confirms the accuracy of various data elements reported by the contributors on the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). During the verification process the contributors will be required to submit documentation to verify information on the financial aid application. Once the verification process is completed students will be awarded based on eligibility.
Students selected for verification should expect to be notified within 14 business days after the Financial Aid Office receives the student's FAFSA results from the federal processors. The Financial Aid Office informs those students who have been selected for verification via e-mail and they can also review their status through their application tracking (Student Portal). The tracking letters will direct the student to submit required documents to their Financial Aid Office and or related departments (such as Admissions/Registration, Testing, Advisement).
Since academic aid years overlap calendar years, please refer to your online account for the year appropriate forms and documentation needed. All documents must be completed in their entirety signed and submitted physically or electronically to the Financial Aid Offices within 30 days of notification. If you do not submit the requested information as soon as possible you may lose funds otherwise available to you. Please Important Forms
Professional Judgement
If you have an extenuating circumstance, which you believe, warrant a review of your eligibility for financial aid you must notify the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. Please complete and submit this form along with appropriate supporting documentation to your Financial Aid Office. If additional documentation is required, it must be submitted within 30 days from the request date to avoid a delay in processing. If your current year application was selected for verification, the verification process must be completed before a professional judgment can be processed. This request will not waive general student eligibility requirements. Your request will be reviewed and you will be notified of the decision via email.
Dependency Override
The College may override a student's dependency status for federal financial aid purposes if unusual circumstances exist. If you believe you have extenuating circumstances that warrant a review of your dependency status you must notify the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. Please complete and submit this form along with appropriate supporting documentation to your Financial Aid Office. If additional documentation is required, it must be submitted within 30 days from the request date to avoid a delay in processing. If your current year application was selected for verification, the verification process must be completed before a dependency override can be processed. This request will not waive general student eligibility requirements. Your request will be reviewed and you will be notified of the decision via email.
Priority Dates
To ensure the financial aid team has sufficient time to process the records, all the documents must be submitted to the financial aid office eight weeks prior to the start of the term.
| Term | Financial Aid Priority | First Day of Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | July 24, 2022 | August, 22, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 | November 11, 2022 | January, 04, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | March 17, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |