Verification

UND or the Department of Education may request that you verify some of the information you provided on your FAFSA.

This process is called verification. Don't worry. Being chosen for verification is pretty common and doesn't necessarily mean you've done anything wrong. It just means you've been selected at random to verify such information as income, federal income tax paid, household size, status as a dependent or independent student, citizenship or something else.

What to do if selected for FAFSA verification?

If you've been chosen for verification, submit the information requested as quickly as possible. Without it, you will not be eligible to receive federal, state and some types of institutional financial aid.

Contact the One-Stop Student Services to find out which forms you need to submit if you:

•  Manually entered tax year information when completing your FAFSA
• Were a victim of IRS identity theft
• Have been granted a tax filing extension

Verification Forms

The communication you received informing you that you have been selected for verification indicates which forms are required. Use the tabs below to find the correct forms for the year in which you've been selected.

Fall 2024 – Spring/Summer 2025 Forms

• Verification Worksheet – Dependent Student
• Verification Worksheet – Independent Student

• Verification of Identity/Statement of Purpose (Notary) Original must be mailed.

• Verification of Identity/Statement (Institutional - to be completed in person at our office)
•  Verification of Separated Marital Status
• Verification of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
• Verification of Support of Legal Dependents
• Verification of Support of Dependent Children
• Verification of Orphan/Foster/Ward of the Court
• Verification of Emancipated Minor Legal Guardian
• Verification of Active Duty

How to Submit Verification Documents

Please make sure your student ID number is included on all documents. This will help ensure timely routing and processing of your verification documents.

Verification Document Upload Form

Electronic Delivery

Do not submit documents containing social security numbers or other sensitive information through email. 

All verification documents and forms must be submitted electronically using the form above.

In Person

You can submit all verification documents and forms in person to One-Stop Student Services, located on the third floor of Memorial Union.

By Mail

One-Stop Student Services
Memorial Union Room 302
2901 University Ave Stop 7155
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7155