FAFSA Tips

Common FAFSA and Verification Document Errors

At least 18% of all students who file a FAFSA will be selected for “verification.” If you are selected, don’t panic. It doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. However, if you are selected for verification be aware that an extra set of documents will be required from you. Of the students selected for verification, many complete the extra documents with errors and then need to update and resubmit them. Below are some tips to help you avoid common pitfalls.

The FUTURE Act Direct Data Exchange

The FUTURE Act Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) will transfer contributors' federal tax information from the IRS directly into your FAFSA form.

- All contributors must provide consent to electronically import their federal tax information.
- All contributors must provide consent even if they didn’t file a tax return.
- If consent and approval are not provided by the student and all contributors on the FAFSA form, the student will not be eligible for federal student aid.
- Providing consent and approval may reduce the time it takes to fill out the financial section of the FAFSA form.
- Consent and approval must be provided every year the FAFSA form is completed.

Go here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out#financial-info

Note: If you are selected for verification, this will also make the process simpler and may require less documentation from you.

Verification

After you submit your FAFSA, you will be notified by the University if you are selected for verification or have a C-code.

Email Notification

If you are selected for verification or have a C-code and need to submit required documents to the University, you will receive an email to create an account for our web-based document submission application.

Students may be required to submit additional documentation to the Student Finance Office if they have certain Comment codes listed on their FAFSA Submission Summary. These codes are commonly referred to as “C-Codes” and will prevent a student from being awarded with any federal student aid.

Student Portal Link

If you are selected for verification or have a C-code, a link titled “Required Financial Aid Documents” will be displayed on your Account Documents page in Purdue Global Campus. When you click the link, it will direct you to a web-based application to create your account and complete your required documents.

Student Tax Transcript

When Federal Tax Information (FTI) is received directly from the IRS via the FA-DDX and unchanged, the FTI received is considered verified and no additional documentation is necessary. As a result, the FA-DDX is the fastest, easiest, and most secure method of meeting income and tax verification requirements.

In some cases, a tax transcript may be required if the school must verify amended tax return filers.

- If the transcript is required, you can request it from the IRS at 800-829-1040 or online at https://www.irs.gov/. Select "Get Transcript Online" at www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript.
- All pages of the tax transcript should be submitted.

Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose

- This document is required to be notarized
- The form cannot be edited after it has been notarized
- Include a photocopy of identification.
  - A valid and unexpired government-issued ID
  - A copy of the same government-issued ID that was provided to the notary and used in the Student Enrollment Portal must be submitted to Purdue Global.
  - Note: Military IDs are not acceptable (they cannot be photocopied).

- The form MUST be mailed (not e-mailed or faxed) to the Financial Aid Department:
  Purdue Global
  Student Finance Office
  1515 West Cypress Creek Road
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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