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Financial Aid

Policies and Procedures

Verification

What is Verification?

Verification is the process used to confirm the accuracy of the data reported on your FAFSA. Approximately 30% of students nationwide are randomly selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education. If selected, you will need to provide documentation to support the information on your FAFSA.

Notification: If you are chosen for verification, you will receive an email at your TAMUK student email address. Additionally, a Verification item will appear on your financial aid checklist in your Blue and Gold portal. To see the required documents, log in to JNET>Paying for College Tab. Typical documentation includes Federal Tax Transcripts, W-2s, and a verification worksheet. Please note that financial aid will not be disbursed until all required documentation has been submitted, reviewed, and cleared.

Important Dates:

  • Priority Submission Date: July 1 (each year)
  • Fall Semester Deadline: November 1
  • Spring Semester Deadline: April 1
  • Summer Semester Deadline: June 1

Submitting outstanding requirements after the priority submission date may lead to delays in financial aid award offers and could result in out-of-pocket payments until awards are finalized. Additionally, verification submissions made after the published deadlines may result in no aid disbursement.

Verification Steps

  1. Review Your JNET/Blue and Gold Account: Check for any outstanding requirements.
  2. Access Electronic Requirements: Find the specific documents needed.
  3. Complete and Submit Each Item: Most items can be filled out online and signed electronically.
  4. Submit Documents Electronically: Attach all required documents via AdobeSign.
  5. Await Review: The Office of Student Financial Aid will review your submitted documents and notify you of any missing or incomplete items. Continue to monitor your student account/email regularly.

Student Responsibility

If selected for verification, it is your responsibility to submit all required documents as soon as possible to receive any eligible aid. All documentation requests will be communicated via email and listed in your JNet student portal. To avoid delays in processing and payment, please provide all requested documentation promptly.

For more information regarding verification, please visit: Federal Student Aid Verification.

The deadline date for the receipt of a FAFSA by the Department's FAFSA Processing System (FPS) is June 30, 2025 for the 2024-2025 school year, regardless of the method that the applicant uses to submit the FAFSA. The deadline date for the receipt of corrections is September 20, 2025.

Notice

If the Office of Student Financial Aid suspects that a student or individual has intentionally provided false or misleading information to fraudulently obtain federal funds, the individual may be reported to the U.S. Office of Inspector General and could face fines, imprisonment, or other legal consequences. As set forth by the U.S. Department of Education.