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Verification Frequently Asked Questions

  • FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) – Students receive a FAFSA Submission Summary from the Dept. of Education after submitting their FAFSA. This shows whether or not they are selected.
  • Financial Aid Portal – Students can view a full list of financial aid requirements after valid FAFSA has been received by UMW. (New Students can see outstanding documents in their admissions portal.
  • UMW Email– Students with unsatisfied requirements will receive emails from the Office of Financial Aid.
  • FAFSA randomly chosen by Department of Education
  • FAFSA has incomplete information
  • FAFSA contains estimated information
  • Drastic changes from one year to the next
  • Multiple updates to the FAFSA
  • View your requirements through the Financial Aid Portal
  • Possible documentation:  Verification Worksheet, tax information from the IRS, and copies of W2s or other wage statements, etc.
  • Submit items via our document upload on our forms page or by fax to (540)654-1858.

HELPFUL TIP: The Financial Aid office is not able to accept copies of tax returns to satisfy tax requirements.  You must order and submit a Tax Return Transcript.

  • Continue to check the status through your Financial Aid Portal
  • When we receive your documents, the status changes to “Received but not Reviewed.”
  • When Verification is complete, your document status changes to “Received and Reviewed”.

*It is common for your Financial Aid Officer to request additional documents during this process. Please be sure to also monitor your UMW email account.

  • In order for a student to receive financial aid, as well as any state or institutional need-based aid, this process must be complete.
  • The verification process is a federal regulation and not optional
  • This could cause delays in registering for classes, having your bill finalized and being dropped for non-payment if payment arrangements have not been made
  • If you do not plan to complete this process or receive financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid office so we can update your status.

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FAFSA Code

University of Mary Washington’s FAFSA Code is:

003746

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