What is Verification?

Verification is a quality-control method used by the U.S. Department of Education to check the accuracy of information submitted on the FAFSA. All schools that disburse federal Title IV funds are required to participate in the verification process. Gordon College verifies all new incoming students applying for financial aid. All students and their parents need to send Gordon College's Student Financial Services

In order to verify all family financial information submitted in the application process, the award letter may ask that you submit certain documentation within the next two weeks, including the following:

• Gordon Financial Aid Supplemental Form
• Gordon Verification Worksheet must be completed.
• Signed copies of parents' 2008 Federal Tax Returns with all schedules and W-2s
• Signed copies of student's 2008 Federal Tax Returns with all schedules and W-2s
• Documentation of untaxed income such as 551, child support, housing allowance or VA benefits
• Other information as requested in individual circumstances

Financial aid funds cannot be disbursed until verification has been completed. Failure to supply the information requested will result in loss of all aid funds.