Federal and Institutional Verification

The U.S. Department of Education selects certain FAFSA applications for a review process called Federal Verification. This is a process that the Office of Financial Aid at NEOMED, along with the Department of Education, will use to ensure the accuracy of the data placed on the FAFSA. NEOMED is not required to review all files selected for federal verification. Students will be informed of required documents needed during the application process.

The following are examples of items reviewed during the verification process:

• Verification of Identity (for those federally selected and asked for by the Office of Financial Aid).
• Other items requested by the Department of Education. Students will be contacted if the Department requests us to verify additional/conflicting information.

However, NEOMED will review basic FAFSA information of all financial aid applicants for accuracy in a  process called file review. The following are examples of items reviewed during the file review process:

• Degree seeking and academic level.
• High School completion status.
• Verification of Identity (for those federally selected and asked for by the Office of Financial Aid).
• Other items requested by the Department of Education. Students will be contacted if the Department requests us to verify additional/conflicting information.

When completing the FAFSA, applicants must use the Direct Data Exchange (DDX) which allows for the automatic importing of federal tax information.