During the verification process, the Financial Aid Office is required determine the accuracy of the information provided on the student’s financial aid application and make any changes necessary. The student (and the student’s spouse or parents, if applicable) will be required to submit documentation such as signed copies of federal income tax returns and W-2s for the prior year in order to complete the process. Aid cannot be awarded or disbursed until the Financial Aid Office receives all required documentation and corrects any errors in amounts or information listed.

If you were selected for verification and you need an additional verification worksheet to submit to the Financial Aid Office, you may print one here, but you must be sure to select the appropriate link to open the correct form (dependent/independent) for your status This status is indicated on your Student Aid Report (SAR) and/or on the letter sent to you from the Financial Aid Office requesting this missing information.

You can also answer the following questions to determine your dependency status:

• Were you born before January 1, 1984?
• Will you be working on a master's or doctorate, in school year 2007-2008 (should be NO for attending WNCC)?
• As of the date you submitted the FAFSA, are you married?
• Do you have children who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you, or do you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2008?
• Are you an orphan or ward of the court (NOT ward of the state) or were you a ward of the court until age 18?
• Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or currently serving on active duty in the Armed Forces for other than training purposes?

If you answered NO to all the above questions, please download and complete this DEPENDENT verification worksheet.

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, please download and complete this INDEPENDENT verification worksheet.

Please complete, sign and return your verification worksheet to the Financial Aid Office with your (and your spouse’s or parent’s, if applicable) SIGNED, federal tax return(s) and all W-2s.