What is verification and why was I selected?
Updated October 6, 2022
Verification is a process that confirms the information you or your parents provided on your FAFSA is accurate. FAFSAs are selected at random by the U.S. Department of Education or by the college to clarify discrepancies in the information provided on the FAFSA.
If you have been selected for verification, a notification will appear on your Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR will be emailed to you after you complete your FAFSA. It is important that you read your SAR and respond to any requests. A message will also be sent to your MyPCC email address.
The easiest way to track any outstanding verification requirements is through the Financial Aid Dashboard, under the Clipboard tab. To check the Financial Aid Dashboard:
- Go to the?MyPCC?Paying for College tab
- View the Financial Aid Dashboard (Any outstanding requirements will display as red flags.)
We strongly recommend you check your Financial Aid Dashboard regularly to see if there are any red flags. See the Financial Aid website for more information on verification.