Verification Process
If selected for verification, the student must complete a Verification Worksheet, submit copies of the parent(s)/student/spouse IRS Federal Tax Returns (form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ), copies of all W-2s from employers, and any other untaxed income documentation to Pellissippi State. The Financial Aid Office may request other information upon review.
Students are selected for verification by the Department of Education. Institutions must verify the information provided by the student/spouse and/or parents before an award can be offered to the student. Pellissippi State students who are selected for verification will receive a written request from the Financial Aid Office for the required verification documents. It is very important to respond promptly to all requests for verification information from the Financial Aid Office. Delays in response or submission of incomplete verification documentation will delay the offer of a student financial aid award package.
Students who are eligible for Tennessee Educational Lottery Scholarships may be flagged for verification even if they qualify for no other aid. Verification must be completed before an award can be offered to the student by Pellissippi State.
Please contact the Pellissippi State Financial Aid Office if you have questions or if you are unsure if you have been selected for verification.
Counselors are available to assist students with any questions or concerns regarding their eligibility. Contact Us! In an effort to adhere to federal privacy laws, the Pellissippi State Financial Aid Office restricts the release of certain private student information. Students must contact us personally to check the status of their financial aid application and awards. Often, we will be unable to release information to third parties (i.e., parents, spouses, etc.) without a signed release form on file from the student. To obtain a Release of Information form, the student must visit the Admissions and Records Office in person and present a photo ID.
Verification Forms (PDF)
2011-12 Forms
11-12 Dependent Verification Worksheet
11-12 Independent Verification Worksheet
11-12 Drug Conviction Worksheet
2012-13 Forms
12-13 Income Verification Worksheet
12-13 Household Size Verification Worksheet
12-13 Low Income Verification Worksheet
