Verification & Conflicting Information
Verification groups, data items and selection methodology stay the same for 2025-2026. In addition, tax data transferred through FADDX is considered verified.
By Rick Cox and Siobahn Arbogast
- There are no changes to the verification groups, data items or selection methodology.
- A reminder that incarcerated students only need to verify identity and sign a Statement of Educational Purpose if they are selected for V4 or V5 verification groups. Financial aid administrators don't need to verify anything if a student is selected for the VI verification group.
- One change for 2025-2026 that does not apply to 2024-2025: If the family size is manually updated but matches FADDX information, you don’t need to verify the family size.
- Tax data transferred via FADDX is considered verified.
- Verification Results Reporting is not yet available.
- The IRS Identity Theft process has changed for 2025-2026. Instead of requesting a TRDBV, the tax filer can now submit a copy of their tax return that was filed with the IRS. The tax filer should also provide a copy the IRS 4674C Letter or a signed statement that the tax filer is a victim of IRS identity theft and the IRS is aware.
Rick Cox is Global’s Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance. Siobahn Arbogast is Director of Title IV Accounting.