Verification is a Federal process used to confirm students' eligibility for certain aid programs. Students who are selected for verification must submit information to verify the data that they provided on the FAFSA. Students selected for verification will be notified via email. Financial aid may not disburse to the student's account until verification is completed. Listed below are answers to frequently asked questions, deadlines, and instructions for submitting required documents to Indiana State University.

Where can I see the documents I need to submit?

• Log in to the MyISU Portal and select the "Student Self-Service" tab. From here, select the "Financial Aid Alerts" tab on the right column of the website. Here you will be able to view your missing documents.

How do I provide my financial information?

• If requested, students or parents can download their IRS data into the FAFSA automatically. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov and log in to amend your FAFSA and select the data retrieval option. [ watch optional video on how to amend FAFSA for IRS data retrieval ]
• Some applicants may be ineligible for IRS data retrieval. If you filed as "married filing separately" or your FAFSA otherwise states you are ineligible, you must request a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS. To order a transcript, visit the IRS or call 1-800-908-9946. This service is free but requires 5-10 business days for delivery. [ watch optional video on how to order a transcript ]
• Further questions? See our instruction page.

I was asked to provide an official transcript from my school. What options are available for submitting this document?

• ISU participates in the online Parchment retrieval process. Visit www.parchment.com and click "share" to send your high school transcript to ISU electronically for free. Indiana residents may register for free.
• Some transfer students will be asked for college transcripts. In addition, not all high schools are listed in Parchment's online database. If this is the case, you may send an official, sealed transcript to the ISU Office of Admissions, 318 N 6th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809.

What is the timeline for processing?

• Due to the complexity of the Verification requirements, the timeline for processing is 15-20 business days, or approximately 3-4 weeks after all documents are submitted.
• Verification is a federal requirement. Approximately 34% of ISU students are selected by the U.S. Department of Education each year. Awards may not disburse until this requirement is satisfied, so apply early.