FAFSA Verification Process

Verification 2023-24

About FAFSA Verification

Hardin-Simmons University Verification Policy

Each year the Central Processing System (CPS) of the U.S. 教育部选择一些免费申请联邦学生援助表格(fafsa)进行一个称为验证的过程.

If your FAFSA is selected for verification, 中文博彩平台(HSU)将需要从你那里收集额外的文件，以验证你在FAFSA上提供的一些信息. For example, HSU may ask for additional information about your income, the number of people in your household, the number of people attending college in your household and/or other information. 本页将告诉您，如果您的FAFSA被选中进行验证，将会发生什么.

Selection and How You Will Be Notified

If you have been selected for verification of your FAFSA, the details listed below explain how to find, complete, and submit requested verification documents for the Summer, Fall, and Spring 2023-2024 semesters.

If your FAFSA is selected for verification, you will be notified as follows:

  1. When the Department of Education sends you the Student Aid Report (SAR), it will include an asterisk (*) next to the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). 星号让您知道HSU将要求提供验证过程的文档.
  2. HSU will notify you by e-mail and via your student self-service portal. 一旦HSU收到选择用于验证的FAFSA，通知将立即开始. 通知将一直持续，直到您提交了验证所需的所有文件或提交截止日期已过.

The notifications from HSU will include a link to the secure Campus Logic StudentForms portal so that you may view information about required documentation. The Campus Logic StudentForms portal is the primary communication point for information about FAFSA verification. 在验证过程中经常访问该站点，以获取有关未完成文档的信息.

在您提交文件供审核后，您的帐户可能会显示冲突的信息. If this occurs, HSU将再次与您联系，要求您提供额外的文件，以解决信息冲突问题.

Dependent Students and Parents Must Submit

  1. Dependent Student Verification Worksheet found on Campus Logic Student Forms
  2. Student’s 2021 Federal Tax Return Transcript and/or a signed IRS Tax Return, or successful IRS data transfer using the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)
  3. Parent’s 2021 Federal Tax Return Transcript and/or a signed IRS Tax Return, or a successful IRS data transfer us the DRT
  4. All W2s, 1099s, and supporting schedules.

Independent Students 

  1. Independent Student Verification Worksheet found on Campus Logic Student Forms
  2. Student/Spouse 2021 Federal Tax Return Transcript and/or a signed IRS Tax Return, or successful IRS data transfer using the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)
  3. All W2s, 1099s, and supporting schedules.

Verification of Non-Filing Letter

如果家长或独立学生没有向IRS提交或不需要向IRS提交2021年纳税申报表，则需要IRS的非申报函验证. 要申请非备案信的验证，请按照下面的订单记录说明进行操作.

Correcting Errors on the FAFSA

The financial aid specialist at HSU will verify all required elements, make any necessary changes, and submit corrections to the federal central processors. 如果你的助学金被修改了，你会收到一封电子邮件和学生自助服务门户网站的通知.

Time Periods/Deadlines and Failure to Submit

机构审核截止日期和未提交文件的后果:

被选中进行验证的学生必须在奖励年度的5月1日之前提交所需的验证文件. 未能在机构截止日期前提交验证文件意味着学校无法支付FSEOG资金, employ or permit further FWS employment, or originate or disburse any additional Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, or PLUS). In addition to forfeiting eligibility for FSEOG, FWS, and Direct Loans for the award year if this deadline is not met, 该学生还丧失了获得其他基于需求的援助(州和机构)的资格。.

Federal Deadline for Verification and Consequences of Not Submitting Documentation:

被选中进行验证的学生可以在学校截止日期后提交验证文件, but by the federal deadline to be considered for Pell funds. The federal deadline for the 2023-2024 award year is September 21, 2024, or 120 days after the students’ last day of enrollment, whichever is earlier. 如果学生没有在这额外的时间内提供验证文件, he or she forfeits their Pell Grant for the award year.

Referral of Fraud Cases

学生和家长被告知，HSU必须并且将向监察长办公室(OIG)提交任何可信的信息，表明FSA申请人可能在FAFSA申请中从事欺诈或其他犯罪行为. Common misconduct includes false claims of independent status, false claims of citizenship, use of false identities, forgery of signatures of certifications, and false statements of income. Note that fraud is the intent to deceive as opposed to a mistake on an application.

Ordering IRS Transcripts and Other Tax Documents for Verification

There are a few ways you can obtain IRS Federal Tax Transcripts and Information. Please review the options and instructions below:

There are a few ways you can obtain IRS Federal Tax Transcripts and Information. Please review the options and instructions below:

Order Online on the IRS Website

要索取美国国税局纳税申报表或非申报信的验证，请访问 IRS website.

In order to use the Get Transcript ONLINE or Get transcript by MAIL options you must be able to provide:

  • Social security number
  • Date of birth
  • The filing status and mailing address from latest tax return
  • Access to your email account
  • Your personal account number from a credit card, mortgage, home equity loan, home equity line of credit or car loan
  • A mobile phone with your name on the account

Order by Fax or Mail

To order transcript by fax or mail, fill out this form: IRS 4506-T.

  • Complete lines 1a through 4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.
  • Note that line 3 should be your most current address. It is the address where the IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter will be sent, if line 4 is left blank.
  • Line 5 is optional if you have a customer file number. 输入最多10个数字字符，以创建将显示在成绩单上的唯一客户文件编号. The customer file number should not contain an SSN.
  • On line 7, select the checkbox on the right-hand side for Verification of Non-Filing.
  • On line 9, Year or Period Requested, enter “12/31/2021” for the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
  • The non-filer must sign and date the form and enter their telephone number.
  • 将填妥的IRS表格4506-T邮寄或传真至表格第2页所列的适当地址或传真号码 Chart for All Other Transcripts.
  • 非申报者可以在国税局收到并处理他们签署的请求后的5到10天内收到他们的非申报核实信.

Use the Federal IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)

  • In place of providing the Federal Tax Return Transcript, one option that may be available is the Federal IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT), 它可以让你从国税局直接下载联邦税务信息到FAFSA. 税务数据可通过DRT选项在向国税局电子提交和接受联邦纳税申报表后至少2-3周内获得. 使用这个选项可以减少财政援助办公室需要要求的文件数量.
  • 请注意:如果IRS DRT不能使用，如果需要验证文件, 可能需要从国税局获得一份正式的联邦纳税申报表. Please see the instructions on how to order official transcripts above.
  • Review DRT Instructions

Students and parents filing an amended 2021 Tax Return must submit:

  1. 2021 IRS Tax Transcript or use Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)
  2. A signed copy of the IRS Form 1040xthat was filed with IRS

Those who require tax filing extensions, must submit the following before and after the Extension deadline of October 15:

  • IRS Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
  • Copies of all W2s
  • If self-employed, a signed statement of 2021 Adjusted Gross Income and U.S. Income Taxes paid

All required documents should be provided as soon as they become available. After 2021 taxes are filed, 提交您的纳税记录或您的联邦1040纳税申报表的签名副本进行核实. The consequences of failing to meet verification deadlines still apply.

在某些情况下，受抚养学生的父母一方或双方或独立学生的配偶没有社会安全号码, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, 或雇主识别号码，因此无法从国税局获得未申报的验证. 在这些情况下，收入低于国税局申报门槛的个人必须向机构提交一份签名并注明日期的声明:

  1. Certifying that the individual(s) does not have a Social Security Number, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or an Employer Identification Number; and
  2. Listing the sources and amounts of earnings, other income, and resources that supported the individual(s) for the appropriate tax year; and
  3. If applicable, 相应纳税年度收到的每个就业收入来源的美国国税局W-2表格副本或同等文件.

A transcript obtained from a government or a U.S. 领土或联邦或外国，包括所有税务申报人的收入和税务信息需要核实是可以接受的. 向外国税务机关申报的学生和家长必须提供其外国税务信息的签名副本. If a transcript is not available, a signed copy of the tax return may be accepted. The documents should be translated into English and converted into U.S. dollars as appropriate.

通过工作获得收入但不需要在其居住国提交纳税申报表的学生和家长, may submit a signed statement of earnings and income. The documents should be translated into English converted into U.S. dollars as appropriate.