{"id":467,"date":"2024-10-02T15:12:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T20:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=467"},"modified":"2026-04-29T04:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:53:21","slug":"verification_ev","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/verification_ev\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Complete FAFSA Verification Requirements for 2025-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The FAFSA Processing System (FPS) randomly selects FAFSA applications for verification and identifies the information that must be verified. Selected students will receive an email from the MT One Stop with a subject line: Fin Aid: ACTION NEEDED 2025-26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-alert-box web_alert_group\"><div class=\"web_alert\"><h2 class=\"alert-title\">Deadlines<\/h2><p class=\"alert-text\">Students and parents are encouraged to<strong> submit and electronically sign all online documents within two weeks of the initial email from the MT One Stop.\u00a0<\/strong>For your financial aid to be processed by the fee payment deadline, you should submit documentation as quickly as possible but no later than<strong> July 1<\/strong> for the <strong>Fall term<\/strong> and <strong>November 1 <\/strong>for the<strong> Spring term.<\/strong> Otherwise, your documentation will be processed as it is received throughout the semester.<br><br><strong>Federal aid cannot be awarded and\/or disbursed until the verification process has been completed.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingreviewing-missing-requirements-and-instructions\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablereviewing-missing-requirements-and-instructions\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablereviewing-missing-requirements-and-instructions\">Reviewing missing requirements and instructions<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablereviewing-missing-requirements-and-instructions\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingreviewing-missing-requirements-and-instructions\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>If you are selected for verification, you will have the required information listed as <strong>\u201cUnsatisfied Requirements\u201d <\/strong>in <a href=\"https:\/\/pipeline.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PipelineMT<\/a>. To view your unsatisfied requirements, complete the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into <a href=\"https:\/\/pipeline.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\">PipelineMT<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pipeline.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\">https:\/\/pipeline.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the &#8220;Requirements &amp; Holds&#8221; icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>\u201c2025-2026 Financial Aid Year\u201d<\/strong> and then SUBMIT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A list of \u201cUnsatisfied Requirements\u201d will display on this page. Follow the instructions for each&nbsp;requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If the requirement needs a form to be completed, click on the link (requirement name) to start the online form (Dynamic Form).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a parent is required to complete a Dynamic Form, only one of the <strong>parents<\/strong> listed on the FAFSA application must create a Dynamic Forms account to complete and sign their section of the online form. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/04\/ParentDynamicFormsAccountInfo.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"51\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for instructions. The parent will also receive an email with instructions on creating an account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s also important to review \u201cActive Messages\u201d if indicated beneath the tab. Active messages provide additional information specific to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingindependent-vs-dependent\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableindependent-vs-dependent\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableindependent-vs-dependent\">Independent vs. Dependent<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableindependent-vs-dependent\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingindependent-vs-dependent\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition of a Dependent Student:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The student\u2019s parent must complete the Parent section if <strong><em>all<\/em><\/strong> of the following statements are true:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Student was born after the year 2001.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student\u2019s current marital status is single (never married), divorced, separated, or widowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student\u2019s college grade level will be first-year, second-year, or other undergraduate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student selected \u201cNone of these apply\u201d in the Student Personal Circumstances section, and answered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo\u201d in the Student Other Circumstances section, and Student Unusual Circumstances section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all of the above statements are true, the student is considered to be dependent for financial aid purposes, and the student\u2019s parent must complete the Parent section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinghow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-dependent-students\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablehow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-dependent-students\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-dependent-students\">How to Complete Verification Requirements for Dependent Students<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-dependent-students\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinghow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-dependent-students\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"dependentsub\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingverification-of-family-size\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsedependentsubverification-of-family-size\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsedependentsubverification-of-family-size\">Verification of Family Size<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsedependentsubverification-of-family-size\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingverification-of-family-size\" data-bs-parent=\"#dependentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Dependent Students: Complete the 2025-2026 Verification of Family Size for Dependent Student.&nbsp; Parent(s) must also confirm the information and sign the worksheet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not all students will be required to complete this form. If the parents\u2019 family size was not changed on the 2025-2026 FAFSA from the number of dependents reported on parents\u2019 2023 tax return and was not manually entered, the 2025-2026 Verification of Family Size for Dependent Student form will be waived, unless we have reason to believe there is conflicting information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If required, list the full name and age of each family member who was included in the family size on the FAFSA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Size includes the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student&#8217;s parents, even if the student is not living with them. Exclude a parent who has died or is not living in the household because of separation or divorce. Include a parent who is on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces apart from the family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student&#8217;s siblings if the following are true:\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They live with student&#8217;s parents,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They receive more than half of their support from the student&#8217;s parents, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will continue to receive more than half their support from the student&#8217;s parents during the award year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other persons if the following are true:\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They live with the student&#8217;s parents,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will receive more than half of their support from the student&#8217;s parents, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will continue to receive more than half of their support from the student&#8217;s parents during the award year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, family size must align with the requirements set by the IRS for claiming dependents.\u00a0For instance, if a parent can claim a person as a dependent on their current year tax return, that person can be included in family size on FAFSA.\u00a0Unborn children cannot be included in family size.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsedependentsubtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsedependentsubtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\">Tax Filers: How to Document 2023 income.\u00a0\u00a0<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsedependentsubtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\" data-bs-parent=\"#dependentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>*Dependent students must also document the parental income. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose one of the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Option 1: &nbsp;Utilize the FUTURE Act Data Exchange (FA-DDX) to import the tax return information directly into the FAFSA. This is the easiest and most accurate option. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option 2: &nbsp;Submit a tax return transcript obtained from the IRS. Students and parents can request a copy of their tax return transcript and wage and income transcripts through the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/Individuals\/Get-Transcript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option 3: &nbsp;Submit a signed copy of the 2023 1040 tax return. To use this option, the signature of the tax filer must be included in the \u201cSign Here\u201d section on the second page of the 1040 tax return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsedependentsubnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsedependentsubnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\">Nontax filers who earned income during the 2023 calendar year: How to Document 2023 income.<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsedependentsubnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\" data-bs-parent=\"#dependentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student: &nbsp;Submit the 2023 Tax Year Student Income Verification form. &nbsp;Fully complete the requested employment information by listing each employer separately along with the amount earned from each employer. &nbsp;Use your W-2(s)\/1099(s) to report accurate amounts. &nbsp;Attach a copy of all W-2s\/1099s received in 2023. &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent: &nbsp;Submit the 2023 Tax Year Parent Income Verification form. &nbsp;Your parent must fully complete the requested employment information by listing each employer separately along with the amount earned from each employer. &nbsp;Use the 2023 W-2(s)\/1099(s) to report accurate amounts. &nbsp;Attach a copy of all W-2s\/1099s received by your parent(s) in 2023. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Note<\/strong>: &nbsp;A Wage and Income Statement (obtained from the IRS) is also acceptable to verify W-2 and 1099 income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-requirement\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsedependentsubnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-requirement\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsedependentsubnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-requirement\">Nontax filers who did not earn income during the 2023 calendar year: How to complete this requirement.<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsedependentsubnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-requirement\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-requirement\" data-bs-parent=\"#dependentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student<\/strong>: Submit the 2023 Tax Year Student Income Verification form.&nbsp; Fully complete the requested employment information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parent: <\/strong>Submit the 2023 Tax Year Parent Income Verification form. Parent(s) must fully complete the requested employment information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingamended-tax-return-requirements\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsedependentsubamended-tax-return-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsedependentsubamended-tax-return-requirements\">Amended Tax Return Requirements<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsedependentsubamended-tax-return-requirements\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingamended-tax-return-requirements\" data-bs-parent=\"#dependentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a Tax Return Transcript <strong>or<\/strong> a <strong>signed <\/strong>copy of the<strong> original<\/strong> 2023 1040 tax return along with a copy of all Schedules (Schedules 1 and 3, if applicable) used to complete the original tax return. The signature must be included in the <strong>\u201cSign Here\u201d<\/strong> section of the 1040 tax return.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a <strong>signed<\/strong> copy of the 2023 1040X <strong><u>or<\/u><\/strong> a Tax Account Transcript. If the IRS corrected the tax return, the Tax Account Transcript must be submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Compare the figures reported in column A (original figures) of the 1040X with the signed copy of the original 1040 tax return to confirm you are submitting a copy of the original tax return.&nbsp; A Tax Return Transcript from the IRS will always include the tax figures from the original tax return.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinghow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-independent-students\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablehow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-independent-students\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-independent-students\">How to Complete Verification Requirements for Independent Students<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-independent-students\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinghow-to-complete-verification-requirements-for-independent-students\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"independentsub\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingverification-of-family-size\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseindependentsubverification-of-family-size\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseindependentsubverification-of-family-size\">Verification of Family Size<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseindependentsubverification-of-family-size\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingverification-of-family-size\" data-bs-parent=\"#independentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Independent Students: &nbsp;Complete the 2025-2026 Verification of Family Size for Independent Student.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not all students will be required to complete this form. If the student\u2019s family size was not changed on the 2025-2026 FAFSA from the number of dependents reported on the student\u2019s 2023 tax return and was not manually entered, the 2025-2026 Verification of Family Size for Independent Student form will be waived, unless we have reason to believe there is conflicting information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If required, list the full name and age of each family member who was included in the family size on the FAFSA.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Size includes the following:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The student and their spouse<\/strong>, unless the spouse has died or is not living in the household due to separation or divorce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The student&#8217;s dependent children<\/strong>, if they live with the student (or live apart from the student due to a qualifying temporary absence under the IRS code, such as living apart due to college enrollment) and will receive more than half of their support from the student (and spouse) from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Unborn children should not be included in the family size.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other persons<\/strong>, who live with and receive more than half their support from the student and will receive more than half support for the entire award year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseindependentsubtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseindependentsubtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\">Tax Filers: How to Document 2023 income.\u00a0<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseindependentsubtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtax-filers-how-to-document-2023-income\" data-bs-parent=\"#independentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Choose one of the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Option 1: &nbsp;Utilize the FUTURE Act Data Exchange (FA-DDX) to import the tax return information directly into the FAFSA. This is the easiest and most accurate option. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option 2: &nbsp;Submit a tax return transcript obtained from the IRS. Students and parents can request a copy of their tax return transcript and wage and income transcripts through the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/Individuals\/Get-Transcript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option 3: &nbsp;Submit a signed copy of the 2023 1040 tax return. &nbsp;To use this option, you must also submit a copy and Schedules (1, 2, 3) used to complete the tax return. &nbsp;The signature of the tax filer must be included in the \u201cSign Here\u201d section of the 1040 tax return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseindependentsubnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseindependentsubnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\">Nontax filers who earned income during the 2023 calendar year: How to Document 2023 income.<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseindependentsubnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingnontax-filers-who-earned-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-document-2023-income\" data-bs-parent=\"#independentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student (and spouse if applicable): &nbsp;Submit the 2023 Tax Year Student Income Verification form. &nbsp;Fully complete the requested employment information by listing each employer separately along with the amount earned from each employer. &nbsp;Use your W-2(s)\/1099(s) to report accurate amounts. &nbsp;Attach a copy of all W-2s\/1099s received in 2023.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-require\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseindependentsubnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-require\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseindependentsubnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-require\">Nontax filers who did not earn income during the 2023 calendar year: How to complete this require<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseindependentsubnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-require\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingnontax-filers-who-did-not-earn-income-during-the-2023-calendar-year-how-to-complete-this-require\" data-bs-parent=\"#independentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student<\/strong>: Submit the 2023 Tax Year Student Income Verification form.&nbsp; Fully complete the requested employment information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingamended-tax-return-requirements\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseindependentsubamended-tax-return-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseindependentsubamended-tax-return-requirements\">Amended Tax Return Requirements<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseindependentsubamended-tax-return-requirements\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingamended-tax-return-requirements\" data-bs-parent=\"#independentsub\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a Tax Return Transcript <strong>or<\/strong> a <strong>signed <\/strong>copy of the<strong> original<\/strong> 2023 1040 tax return along with a copy of all Schedules (Schedules 1 and 3, if applicable) used to complete the original tax return. The signature must be included in the <strong>\u201cSign Here\u201d<\/strong> section of the 1040 tax return.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a <strong>signed<\/strong> copy of the 2023 1040X <strong><u>or<\/u><\/strong> a Tax Account Transcript. If the IRS corrected the tax return, the Tax Account Transcript must be submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Compare the figures reported in column A (original figures) of the 1040X with the signed copy of the original 1040 tax return to confirm you are submitting a copy of the original tax return.&nbsp; A Tax Return Transcript from the IRS will always include the tax figures from the original tax return..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingtips-for-completing-the-verification-process\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandabletips-for-completing-the-verification-process\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandabletips-for-completing-the-verification-process\">Tips for Completing the Verification Process<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandabletips-for-completing-the-verification-process\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtips-for-completing-the-verification-process\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The verification process will take longer during the months of July and August due to the increase in volume and longer processing times with the FAFSA Processing System (FPS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following tips can assist you during the verification process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not wait to submit your documents as your file will not be reviewed until ALL documents are received. Typically, it can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete the verification process during peak processing times (July &amp; August).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your MTSU email frequently and respond promptly to requested information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure all copies of the 1040 are signed in the <strong>\u201cSign Here\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong>section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm you are submitting both the front and back pages of documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit complete tax returns (including Schedules 1 and 3, if applicable) or tax return transcripts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit complete Verification Worksheets. The family size reported on the Verification Worksheet should match the information reported on the FAFSA.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit legible documents. 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