Verification
To provide relief to millions of students and colleges facing challenges and barriers resulting from the ongoing national emergency, The Department of Education is waiving verification of most Free Application for Federal Student Aid/Institutional Student Information Record (FAFSA®/ISIR) information, except for Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose and High School Completion Status under Verification Tracking Groups V4 and V5. This waiver begins July 13, 2021, and applies for the remainder of the 2021-2022 FAFSA processing and verification cycle. However, this does not exempt institutions from reviewing all documents for conflicting information concerning a student's eligibility. All pending/previously received documents are required to be reviewed. V4, V5, 400/401 and conflicting information all need to be reviewed and resolved and were not waived.
To make sure information reported on the FAFSA is accurate, the federal government requires universities to spot check our students' information. This means we need additional documents from you and your family.
If your FAFSA was selected, you will see a note on your Student Aid Report and receive an email from the Financial Aid Office. Don't assume you've done anything wrong! You are not alone and we will help you through this process.
It is important for you to take care of your verification requirements as soon as possible. Your financial aid eligibility cannot be finalized until verification is complete. Delays may affect the availability of certain types of aid and your financial aid will not apply to your bill until verification is complete.
Go to the Double T Dashboard to view student verification requirements and upload documents.
If information is needed from family members, you will need to give them access. Family members can complete their requirements on the Family Dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dates should I use for the FAFSA and Income Taxes?
The income taxes you need is based on the academic year to which you are applying for aid.
What is the Data Retrieval Tool and how can I use it?
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available through fafsa.gov and the myStudentAid app for many applicants. The retrieval tool allows FAFSA applicants and parents to transfer their income tax information from the IRS to the FAFSA.
If you update FAFSA with your tax information, please contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to let us know. finaid.advisor@ttu.edu or 806-742-3681
What forms can I upload to verify my tax information?
You can verify your tax information in a few ways:
- Update the FAFSA using the Data Retrieval Tool. If you update FAFSA with your tax information, please contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to let us know. finaid.advisor@ttu.edu or 806-742-3681
- Upload a Tax Return Transcript.
How do I obtain a tax return transcript?
You can obtain the tax return transcript by printing off a free copy at irs.gov or requesting a copy by phone or mail.
If you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to successfully transfer tax information to the FAFSA, a Tax Return Transcript will not be needed. If you update FAFSA with your tax information, please contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to let us know. finaid.advisor@ttu.edu or 806-742-3681
Am I required to file a tax return?
Whether someone has claimed you as an exemption or not, check out Publication 17 at irs.gov for tax filing requirements.
I filed an amended tax return. What can I upload to complete Verification?
Please contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships so we can provide information specific to your situation.
Example of 1040X Amended Return
finaid.advisor@ttu.edu or 806-742-3681
What if my family information has changed?
Please contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships so we can provide information specific to your situation.
finaid.advisor@ttu.edu or 806-742-3681
My employer didn't send me a W2. What can I do?
You can submit a W2 Wage and Income Transcript (Form 4506T). This transcript will list any earned income you had for the year.
- Check box 8: Form W2
- In section 9, the end of year date is 12/31/xxxx for the year you are requesting.
- Mail to:
- IRS RAIVS Team Stop
- 6716 AUSC
- Austin, TX 73301
- Upload the W2 to the Double T Dashboard.
- Example of W-2 and Wage and Income Transcript
Are there different types of Verification?
| Verification Group | Must Verify this information |
|---|---|
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V1: Standard Verification |
Upload to the Double T Dashboard:
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| V4: Custom Verification |
Bring in person with valid ID*:
*If you are not able to complete in person, the original v4 form with the notary section completed and a copy of a valid ID may be submitted by mail. Images and fax are not accepted. |
|
V5: Aggregate Verification |
Bring in person with valid ID*:
Upload to Double T Dashboard:
*If you are not able to complete in person, the original v5 form with notary section completed and a copy of a valid ID may be submitted by mail. Images and fax are not accepted. |
I am victim of identity theft. What can I upload to complete Verification?
Please contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships so we can provide information specific to your situation.
finaid.advisor@ttu.edu or 806-742-3681
Verification Resources
Financial Aid Information –
2122 Tax Return Line Items for Verification
Office of Student Financial Aid Verification Policy and Procedure.
Refer any instance of suspected fraud or criminal conduct by an applicant to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Education or to the state or local authorities.
Assistant Inspector General for Investigations
U. S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue,
SW MES, Room 4122 Washington,D.C. 20202-1510
Phone: 202-205-9449
Financial Aid
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Address
Texas Tech University | Student Financial Aid & Scholarships | West Hall 301 | P.O. Box 45011, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
P: 806.742.3681 | F: 806.742.0880 -
Email
finaid.advisor@ttu.edu