Verification

The federal government requires colleges to verify certain data elements reported by students and their parent(s) on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. The verification process uses documentation (i.e. tax information) to confirm that the information provided on a student’s (FAFSA) is correct.

The Federal Government notifies students via the Student Aid Report (SAR). In addition, the Financial Aid Office will contact you if you have been selected for verification.

The required documentation will be posted to your Web for Student account. You will also receive emails from the Financial Aid Office reminding you that you have outstanding requirements that must be completed to finalize your aid application. 

*PLEASE NOTE: Forms required will vary by student, please refer to Web for Student for a complete list of your required documents.* 

1.     2013-2014 Verification Worksheet

2.     2012 Federal W-2’s for both the student and parent(s)

3.     2012 IRS Federal Tax Return Transcript for student and parent(s)**

4.     2013-2014 Child Support Paid Verification Form

5.    Copy of your final High School Transcript

6.     2013-2014 Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose Verification form

7.     2013-2014 SNAP Benefit (Food Stamps) Verification Form

8.     2013-2014 Verification of Assets

The verification process will not be completed until all required verification documentation is received by the Financial Aid Office.

Once you have collected all of the required information for your verification, you can submit your information by:

1.     Fax: 518-783-2410

2.     Email: aid@siena.edu

3.     Mail: 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211

Once the Financial Aid Office receives all of your required documents, your FAFSA verification will be completed and your aid package will be finalized for the 2013-2014 academic year.