Delay of 2012 tax returns - implications for FAFSA

kelsmom
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:46:57 +0000

So do y’all think notification of financial aid packages will be delayed (for freshmen applicants), or will financial aid offices just have to work a little harder to deal with all of the delayed numbers?



I can say with certainty that they are already working as hard as they can - so delays in packaging students selected for verification (or all students, at schools that verify 100%) may well occur. As always, though, the finaid folks will do their best. :)

What is requested as a result of being selected varies from school to school, and from student to student. Verification is being streamlined from the federal end to being “targeted” to particular things (income, family size, etc) - but schools may choose to request other items to be verified. If you are selected for verification, make sure to read the request for info carefully.