Verification Process

You may be selected for verification either by the federal processor or by Hawkeye's Financial Aid office. If you are selected for verification by the federal processor, there will be an asterisk (*) next to your Student Aid Index (SAI) on your FAFSA Submission Summary.

If you are selected for verification by the Financial Aid office, we will contact you via your Hawkeye email informing you of this selection and instructing you of any additional documentation that is required.

Most FAFSA's that are selected for verification are chosen randomly. However, if you make changes to your FAFSA information, you may be selected for verification even if you were not selected on your initial application.

You are only required to send documentation if you would like to receive state or federal funding.

• Collect or complete the documents required. Check Financial Aid Self-Service: Required Documents.
• Fill out all forms in their entirety to avoid any processing delays. Be sure to include your name and student ID on all forms. You can upload and submit completed documents by using the “Manage” button on the Self-Service Required Documents page. If you are unable to upload documents, you may bring them in person to the Financial Aid office.
• Continue to check your Hawkeye email often. We will email you if we need any additional documentation.

Please be sure to respond to requests for documentation in a timely manner to avoid delays in processing and applying your financial aid to your student account. You must provide the required documentation as soon as possible, but no later than three weeks prior to the end of the semester, or before you withdraw from classes.

The majority of financial aid funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and until the missing items are submitted to the Financial Aid office, processing of your financial aid is not possible. If documents are not returned in a timely manner, we cannot guarantee you will receive financial aid.