Menu After filling out your FAFSA form, there is a chance that you may be selected to verify your aid.
Don’t panic! You’re not being accused of providing bad information on your FAFSA.
Perhaps you didn’t use the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to fill out your 2023-24 form. Or maybe you used the tool on an amended tax return.
Whatever the reason, if you were selected to verify your aid, you must complete the verification process. Follow the instructions below for guidance.
Verifying Your Financial Aid
- Check your email inbox - including Spam or Junk folders - for any notifications that you’ve been selected to verify your aid. Additional information can be found in your myMadisonCollege student portal in the Message Center and your To Do List.
- In the email, take note of any next steps as needed and follow them.
- Set up your "Verify My FAFSA" account or log in if you are a returning user.
- Submit the required documentation and answer all questions presented.
- Wait 2-3 weeks for review and processing.
- Check your email for the next steps from the Financial Aid Office. If we require additional or different documentation, we will contact you via your student email address.
Additional Documents
While verifying your aid, you may be required to submit an IRS tax transcript or a signed copy of your income tax return.
You can find a copy of your income tax return transcript via the IRS Get Transcript Service.