Each year, about 20% of students are required to submit additional documentation to verify the information on their FAFSA. Financial aid verification can be a daunting process, especially if students feel that their future plans are in jeopardy. By offering support along the way, college success advisors can help ensure that being pulled for verification is not an insurmountable barrier, but simply a bump in the road along the path to college graduation. Watch this webinar featuring a panelist from the Dell Scholars program for ideas on how to incorporate verification into your advising strategy.
Download our “Guide to Financial Aid Verification for College Success Advisors” to learn more about supporting your students in the process.