Some students get selected for verification by The Department of Education. This is to ensure the information on your FAFSA is reported accurately. 

If your FAFSA has been selected for verification, please follow the instructions below to complete the verification process. 

1. Complete verification form
2. Verify your (student) income information
3. Verify parent income information

Reminder: FAFSA uses tax information from two years prior. 

STEP 1: Complete Verification Form

Most Lawrence students are considered "dependent" when applying for financial aid.

STEP 2: Verify Your (Student) Income Information

Verify your income information in one of the following ways:

Option A: Submit a copy of your W-2 form(s) to our office if you worked but did not file a federal tax return

 Option B: Use the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool

Option C: Submit a Signed Copy of Your (Student's) Federal Tax Return

Option D: Request a Copy of your Tax Return Transcript from the IRS

STEP 3: Verify Parent Income Information

Verify your parents' income information in one of the following ways:

Option A: Use the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool

Option B: Submit a Signed Copy of Your Parents' Federal Tax Return

  • Submit a signed copy of your parents' federal tax return (pages 1 & 2 of the IRS 1040 Form and any schedules filed) -  See an example of the IRS Form 1040 here.
    • Examples of schedules:
    • IRS Schedules 1, 2, 3
    • IRS Schedules A, C, E, and/or F
    • IRS Form 1065 (Partnership Income)

Option C: Request a Copy of your Parents' Tax Return Transcript from the IRS

Option D: If your Parent(s) did not file a Federal Tax Return, they must: