2017-2018 Verification Information Fact Sheet


Why did you get selected for Verification?

The federal government selects Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the verification process. Colleges and universities are then required to verify that the data reported by students and their parent(s) is correct. In some instances, our review may result in a change to the student’s financial aid eligibility. Your signature on the FAFSA indicates your willingness to provide documentation if it is requested. Participation in the Verification process is not optional if you wish to receive federal student aid, including federal student and parent loans.

What programs are affected?
a. Federal Pell Grant
b. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
c. Federal TEACH Grant
d. Federal Work Study
e. Federal Direct Stafford Loans
f. Federal Perkins Loan

In order to be considered for the Federal Pell Grant, the deadline to submit all requested information is 120 days after the student’s last date of attendance during the 2017-2018 academic year (or the 2017-2018 federal deadline, whichever comes first). To be considered for all other federal aid programs, including Federal Direct Student Loans and the Federal PLUS Loan for parents, the deadline is 30 days prior to the last day of the semester the student last attends during the 2017-2018 academic year. Students and their families are strongly encouraged to submit all requested information to the One Stop for Student Services as quickly as possible.

How do I complete the required Verification Process?

What happens after Verification is complete?

  1. A financial aid professional will compare information on this worksheet and any required supporting documents with the information submitted on the 2017-2018 FAFSA (and the 2016-2017 FAFSA if received and required). Please allow up to 7-10 business days for this review.
  2. If additional documentation is requested after reviewing the worksheets and supporting documents, we will request the additional information on the student’s FlashLine account under Financial Aid Messages. A notification will be sent to your Kent State email account. It is the responsibility of the student to check their FlashLine account on a regular basis.
  3. Kent State University will electronically submit any corrections necessary to the 2017-2018 FAFSA (and the 2016-2017 FAFSA if received and required).
  4. The federal Department of Education will reprocess the FAFSA if corrections are necessary. The student will receive an updated electronic Student Aid Report.
  5. If the student’s financial aid eligibility changes for 2017-2018 (or 2016-2017) as a result of corrections, the financial aid awards will be updated and the student will be notified by an email to their Kent State email account.

Please contact the One Stop for Student Services if you have any questions or concerns.

ONE STOP FOR STUDENT SERVICESS-SFA-VER-FACT
P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242 ♦ Phone: 330-672-6000 ♦ Fax: 330-672-6001 ♦ Email: onestop@kent.edu