The verification procedure is essentially a double cheque of your FAFSA information. Nosotros need to collect certain documents to verify the information submitted on your FAFSA application. If you have been selected, we will contact you via your UT electronic mail account, so delight check it often. Don't worry! We're here to help you every step of the way.

WHY WAS I SELECTED?

You are not the only one! Nearly thirty% of students who file a FAFSA are selected for verification past the U.s. Department of Education. It is nothing to be worried about, but verification is something you must complete in order to receive financial aid. Our staff will assistance you through process.

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WHAT TO DO NEXT

VIEW AND SUBMIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS* By JULY ane.

  1. Log in to your MyUTK account using your NetID and password.
  2. Click on "TN Promise, SAP & Requirements" in the My Fiscal Information section to view your required documents.
  3. Read and follow instructions on this screen to submit the data needed.

*Some examples of requirements include:

  • Completed verification worksheet available in your MyUTK account.
    Exercise not go out whatsoever questions blank. Place a zero past questions that practice not apply to your family financial data.
  • 2020 IRS Tax Return Transcript for you and your parent(s)—available at irs.gov

OR

Completed IRS data retrieval process for you lot and your parent(s)—bachelor at fafsa.gov

OR

If you are unable to use either of these methods, delight provide a signed copy of your 2020 income tax return.

Subsequently you take turned in your documents and completed verification, you lot volition be notified via your UT email business relationship that y'all take an updated financial award with instructions on how to take your award(due south), loan(s), etc.

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IRS Information

Request an IRS Taxation Return Transcript/IRS Letter of Non-Filing

For those who are unable to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA, we must have documentation to analyze tax information. You lot must submit an official IRS TAX RETURN TRANSCRIPT (non an Business relationship Transcript), a signed re-create of the tax return, and/or the IRS Letter of Non-Filing. There are four ways to exercise this:

1. Request one on www.irs.gov

    • In the Tools section of the homepage, click "Become a Tax Transcript." Y'all can choose to go the transcript/alphabetic character of not-filing online or have it mailed to you. The IRS no longer sends transcripts to third-party vendors/companies. The transcript will exist sent to you, so please add your educatee ID number.
    • After y'all select the method of commitment, then choose "Return Transcript."

2. Call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946 and follow the prompts to request a Taxation Return Transcript.

three. File Form 4506T-EZ (Tax Transcripts)

  • This is specifically for the IRS Taxation Return Transcript. Please completely fill out the form and fax or mail to the IRS.

four. File Form 4506-T (IRS Letter of Non-Filing)

  • Delight make sure to bank check Box vii to receive the IRS Letter of Non-Filing. Please completely make full out the course and fax or mail to the IRS

If you filed an Amended Return:

  • Submit a signed re-create of the original tax return or the IRS Tax Return Transcript (using i of the methods listed above), AND
  • Submit a signed re-create of Form 1040X showing the changes that were fabricated to your tax render.

REMEMBER: Include your student ID number on your taxation return transcript before you submit information technology.

Note: If yous are applying for assist at other schools, please make a copy of your tax transcript for your records before you submit information technology to us. Nosotros volition non keep newspaper copies of any documents, and the IRS will currently only accommodate ane request.

Society Revenue enhancement Return Transcripts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I send my documentation?

The fastest and safest way to transport documents is by directly uploading them online. Log in to your MyUTK account and locate the "My Financial Data" section then select "Hope, SAP, and Requirements." You volition find specific directions for how to upload each document hither.

You tin also submit documents to One Stop Pupil Services in person, or past postal service to:

The University of Tennessee
Office of Financial Assistance and Scholarships
Mail Stop 0230
Knoxville, TN 37996-0230

When sending your documentation, please recall:

  • Clearly identify that your information is existence sent in reference to your verification.
  • Send all documents at the same fourth dimension.
  • Exercise non send original documents to UT. Transport us copies.
  • Print your name and nine-digit educatee ID number or Social Security Number on each page of the documents y'all submit.

What is the deadline for sending in my documents?

July ane is the priority deadline to submit your required documents and materials. Failure to submit all requested documentation volition prevent awarding of your financial aid.

Practice I have to participate?

If you have been selected for verification, your participation is mandatory. Your signature on the FAFSA signifies your understanding to provide proof of your application information. You volition not be eligible for federal, country, or some institutional funds until the verification process is complete.