FAFSA Verification Forms (for current students)
When a student files the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the U.S. Department of Education may randomly select that application for a process called “verification”. This is noted in the Student Aid Report (SAR). The verification process requires Principia College to collect additional documents from the student and his/her family in order to verify the accuracy of the information provided on the FAFSA.
To avoid delay in the processing of your federal student aid, please complete the form identified by Principia’s Financial Aid Officer.
In order to submit the verification form, you will need to fill it out, save with changes and then download to your personal computer. You will know which form to complete based on communication from the Principia College Financial Aid Office.
Follow these steps after opening the form:
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Fill out all fields
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Save WITH CHANGES using the top right hand icon (DO NOT RIGHT CLICK on your mouse)
You will see the below option when you select the download/save button in the top right hand corner. -
Save with changes
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Save on your personal computer
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Name the file using this format: FIRST_LAST_FAFSA_VERIFICATION.pdf
To submit, go HERE and follow the prompts to upload your file.
FAFSA Verification Forms 2025-2026
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- Parent non-filing statement Form
- Professional Judgement Request Form
- Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Verification
- V1 Dependent Verification Form
- V1 Independent Verification Form
- V4 Statement of Educational Purpose
- How to Get an Official IRS Tax Return Transcript or Verification of Non-Filing Letter
- SAP Appeal Form
Contact Us
Principia College
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028-9799
618.374.5187
618.374.5929 (fax)
finaid@principia.edu