Verification is a process that confirms the information you provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is correct.
The following are answers for some of the most often asked verification questions.
Verification is a federal process that helps ensure all information on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is as accurate as possible. If you are chosen for verification, it does not mean you did something wrong; it is a random selection, and all schools are required to verify your information.
If you were chosen for verification by the federal government, your FAFSA submission will indicate this. You will see “Selected for Verification” in the top right corner of your award offer.
You will see the required documents in Self-Service, such as “Verification of Family Size.” The process involves submitting documents such as taxes and W-2 forms so that the Office of Student Financial Aid can see that the information on these documents matches your FAFSA application. It is important to get documentation to the Office of Student Financial Aid in a timely manner so that Mount Union can complete your financial aid offer.
* Online forms require access to Mount Union's student, faculty, and staff portal. You will need a Mount Union username and password.
Family Size Verification for Dependent
The Office of Student Financial Aid must verify the family size listed on your FAFSA if you are selected for federal verification. Use this form if you are a dependent student, determined by your FAFSA. Only complete this form if it is listed under “Required Documents” in Self-Service.
*Complete the Form Online
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Family Size Verification for Independent
The Office of Student Financial Aid must verify the family size listed on your FAFSA if you are selected for federal verification. Use this form if you are an independent student, determined by your FAFSA. Only complete this form if it is listed under “Required Documents” in Self-Service..
*Complete the Form Online
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Verification of Income for Parent Non-tax Filers
If you are selected for federal verification, the Office of Student Financial Aid must verify that your parent(s) was not required to file an income tax return. Only complete this form if it is listed under “Required Documents” in Self-Service.
Download 2025-2026 PDF
Verification of Income for Student Non-tax Filers
If you are selected for federal verification, the Office of Student Financial Aid must verify that you were not required to file an income tax return. Only complete this form if it is listed under “Required Documents” in Self-Service.
*Complete the Form Online
Download 2025-2026 PDF
Conflicting information means the Office of Student Financial Aid has identified different or contradictory information on your FAFSA. An example is when your parents consent to transfer their tax information to your FAFSA, and the IRS indicates they have no tax information on file. Your parents then manually update the FAFSA with tax information for that year. Because the IRS indicated they have no tax information, we are required to verify the information your parents provided is accurate.
If you have conflicting information, the Office of Student Financial Aid will contact you via email and phone. Mount Union will let you know what information is needed and what steps need to be taken next.
If you have conflicting information, you will see the required documents listed in Self-Service, such as "2023 Parent Tax Information." The process involves submitting documents such as taxes and W-2 forms so that the Office of Student Financial Aid can resolve the conflicting information on your FAFSA. It is important to get documentation to the Office of Student Financial Aid in a timely manner so that Mount Union can complete your financial aid offer.