Verification

This section of the form requests the full name, age, relationship to the student and college enrollment (if applicable) of all members included in the family. Please list the following family members on this section of the form:

• Student
• Parent (and their spouse) even if the student is not living with them.
  • In the case of divorce, the parent that provides over half of the student's financial support over the 12 month period immediately prior to FAFSA filing will be listed as the parent of record on the FAFSA. If this parent has remarried, the step-parent would also be listed as a family member.
• Parent's dependent children if they live with the parent or live apart due to a period of temporary absence (e.g., college enrollment) and the parent provides and will continue to provide, more than half of their financial support between July 1 and June 30 of FAFSA award year.
  • In the case of divorce, other children can be included if the parent(s) are providing over half of their financial support during the 12 month period immediately prior to FAFSA filing.
• Other people who live with the parent and the parent will provide more than half of their financial support between July 1 and June 30 of FAFSA award year.

This section will assess the student's earnings and income for the tax year listed on the verification form. There are three options listed on the verification form. To understand which option to select, please review the following information.

• Filed a Federal IRS Tax Return (1040 Form), Puerto Rican or Foreign Tax Return
  • Select this box if the student filed a Federal IRS Tax Return (1040 Form), Puerto Rican or Foreign Tax Return. If selected, and the student authorized consent to utilize the Future Act - Direct Data Exchange (FA - DDX) to transfer Federal Tax Information (FTI), if the FTI transfer was successful and data elements unchanged, the tax information will be considered verified and we will not request further tax information. If the FTI was not successful, please submit EITHER a signed copy of the student's 1040 Tax Return with applicable Schedules that were filed with the IRS or tax authority, OR a Tax Return Transcript or other acceptable alternative tax transcript from the IRS or relevant tax authority.
    • Requesting a Tax Transcript:
      • IRS Individual Online Account
      • Contact the IRS by phone at 800.908.9946
      • Mail or Fax Paper IRS Form 4506-T or 4506T-EZ
• I have income but am not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return
  • Select this box if the student made income but was NOT required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return. If selected, please upload all copies of IRS Form W-2's for each source of employment income received or an equivalent document for the appropriate tax year. If the student made income but did not receive a W-2, please provide a signed and dated statement certifying:
    • The sources and amounts of earnings, other income, and resources that financially supported the student.
• I have zero income and am not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return
  • Select this box if the student made zero income and was not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return. No additional documentation is needed.

This section will assess the parent(s) income for the tax year listed on the verification form. There are three options listed on the verification form. To understand which option to select, please review the following information.

• Filed a Federal IRS Tax Return (1040 Form), Puerto Rican or Foreign Tax Return
  • Select this box if the parent(s) filed a Federal IRS Tax Return (1040 Form), Puerto Rican or Foreign Tax Return. If selected, and parental consent was provided authorizing the Future Act - Direct Data Exchange (FA - DDX) to transfer Federal Tax Information (FTI) and FTI data elements were unchanged, the tax information will be considered verified and we will not request further tax information. If the FTI was not successful, or if the parents did not file a joint tax return, please submit EITHER a signed copy of the parent(s) 1040 Tax Return with applicable Schedules that were filed with the IRS or tax authority, OR a Tax Return Transcript or other acceptable alternative tax transcript from the IRS or relevant tax authority. Please note that in the case of divorce or separation, we will need to verify income of the parent of record (the parent that provides over half of the financial support for the student). If the parent of record has remarried, we will also need to verify the income of the step-parent.
    • Requesting a Tax Transcript:
      • IRS Individual Online Account
      • By phone at 800.908.9946
      • By mail request a paper IRS Form 4506-T or 4506T-EZ
• I have income but am not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return or I have zero income and am not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return.
  • If the box is selected that indicates the parent(s) made income but were not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return, under IRS or other relevant tax authority rules (e.g., the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, a U.S. territory or commonwealth of a foreign government), then we will need to request a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS as well as all copies of IRS Form W-2's for each source of employment income received or an equivalent document for the appropriate tax year. If the parent made income but did not receive a W-2, a signed and dated statement certifying:
    • The sources and amounts of earnings, other income, and resources earned by the parent(s) for the year on the verification form.
  • If the box is selected that indicates the parent(s) have zero income and are not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return, then we will need to request a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS. A Verification of Non-Filing Letter states that the IRS has no record of a processed Form 1040 - series tax return as of the date of the request. Below is information on how to request a Verification of IRS Non-Filing Letter.
  • Request Online Verification of Non-Filing
    • Select "Get Transcript Online".
    • Follow instructions for creating an account or log in. To create an account, you will need your Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number, email address, birthdate, mailing address from latest tax return, tax filing status, account number for loan or credit card associated with you name, and mobile phone associated with your name.
    • Select "Verification of Non-Filing Letter" and in the Tax Year field, enter the tax year listed on the verification form.
    • If successfully validated, you will be able to view your IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter.
  • Request by Telephone
    • Available from the IRS by calling 1.800.908.9946
    • Non-filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter at the address provided in their telephone request within 5-10 business days from the time of request.
  • Request by Paper
    • Download and complete IRS Form 4506-T.
    • Complete lines 1-4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.
    • Line 3: enter the non-filer's street address and zip or postal code. Use the address currently on file with the IRS. The address entered must match the address already on file with the IRS. It is suggested that you have your taxes in front of you and enter the address exactly how it was entered on your most recent tax return.
    • Line 5: provides non-filer's with the option to have their IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter mailed directly to a third party by the IRS. Do NOT have your IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter sent directly to Gonzaga University. Have the letter sent to you and then submit it to the Financial Aid Office.
    • Line 7: Select the checkbox on the right hand side for Verification of Non-filing.
    • Line 9: Year or period requested field, enter the date of the year or period using mm/dd/yyyy format. You will enter the tax year we are requesting (which will be listed on the verification form).
    • The non-filer must sign and date the form and enter their telephone number. Only one signature is required when requesting a join IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter.
    • Mail or fax the completed IRS form 4506-T to the address (or fax number) provided on page 2 of Form 4506-T.
    • If the 4506-T information is successfully validated, tax filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter at the address provided on their request within 5 to 10 business days.

This section of the form requests the full name, age, relationship to the student and college enrollment (if applicable) of all members included in the family. Please list the following family members on this section of the form:

• Student
• Student's Spouse (if applicable).
• Student's dependent children if the student provides and will continue to provide more than half of their financial support between July 1 and June 30 of FAFSA award year.
• Other people who live with the student and the student will provide more than half of their financial support between July 1 and June 30 of FAFSA award year.

This section will assess the student's earnings and income for the tax year listed on the verification form. If the student is married, this section will also assess their spouse's earnings and income for the tax year listed on the verification form. There are three options listed on the verification form. To understand which option to select, please review the following information.

• Filed a Federal IRS Tax Return (1040 Form), Puerto Rican or Foreign Tax Return
  • Select this box if the student and/or their spouse filed a Federal IRS Tax Return (1040 Form), Puerto Rican or Foreign Tax Return. If selected, and consent was authorized to utilize the Future Act - Direct Data Exchange (FA - DDX) to transfer Federal Tax Information (FTI), if the FTI transfer was successful and data elements unchanged, the tax information may be considered verified and we may not need to request further tax information. However, certain circumstances may still warrant the request of further tax information (e.g., FTI transfer was not successful, FTI data elements were manually modified, student is married and did not file jointly). If any of these circumstances apply, please submit EITHER a signed copy of the student's and spouse's (if applicable) 1040 Tax Return with appropriate Schedules that were filed with the IRS or tax authority, OR a Tax Return Transcript or other acceptable alternative tax transcript from the IRS or relevant tax authority.
    • Requesting a Tax Transcript:
      • IRS Individual Online Account
      • Contact the IRS by phone at 800.908.9946
      • Mail or Fax Paper IRS Form 4506-T or 4506T-EZ
• I have income but am not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return or I have zero income and am not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return.
  • If the box is selected that indicates the student and/or student's spouse made income but were not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return, under IRS or other relevant tax authority rules (e.g., the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, a U.S. territory or commonwealth of a foreign government), then we will need to request a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS as well as all copies of IRS Form W-2's for each source of employment income received or an equivalent document for the appropriate tax year. If the student and/or student's spouse made income but did not receive a W-2, a signed and dated statement certifying:
    • The sources and amounts of earnings, other income, and resources earned by the student and/or student's spouse for the year on the verification form.
  • If the box is selected that indicates the student and/or student's spouse has zero income and are not required to file a Federal IRS Tax Return, then we will need to request a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS. A Verification of IRS Non-Filing Letter states that the IRS has no record of a processed Form 1040 - series tax return as of the date of the request. Below is information on how to request a Verification of IRS Non-Filing Letter.
  • Request Online Verification of Non-Filing
    • Select "Get Transcript Online".
    • Follow instructions for creating an account or log in. To create an account, you will need your Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number, email address, birthdate, mailing address from latest tax return, tax filing status, account number for loan or credit card associated with you name, and mobile phone associated with your name.
    • Select "Verification of Non-Filing Letter" and in the Tax Year field, enter the tax year listed on the verification form.
    • If successfully validated, you will be able to view your IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter.
  • Request by Telephone
    • Available from the IRS by calling 1.800.908.9946
    • Non-filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter at the address provided in their telephone request within 5-10 business days from the time of request.
  • Request by Paper
    • Download and complete IRS Form 4506-T.
    • Complete lines 1-4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.
    • Line 3: enter the non-filer's street address and zip or postal code. Use the address currently on file with the IRS. The address entered must match the address already on file with the IRS. It is suggested that you have your taxes in front of you and enter the address exactly how it was entered on your most recent tax return.
    • Line 5: provides non-filer's with the option to have their IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter mailed directly to a third party by the IRS. Do NOT have your IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter sent directly to Gonzaga University. Have the letter sent to you and then submit it to the Financial Aid Office.
    • Line 7: Select the checkbox on the right hand side for Verification of Non-filing.
    • Line 9: Year or period requested field, enter the date of the year or period using mm/dd/yyyy format. You will enter the tax year we are requesting (which will be listed on the verification form).
    • The non-filer must sign and date the form and enter their telephone number. Only one signature is required when requesting a join IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter.
    • Mail or fax the completed IRS form 4506-T to the address (or fax number) provided on page 2 of Form 4506-T.
    • If the 4506-T information is successfully validated, tax filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter at the address provided on their request within 5 to 10 business days.