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.
Jan. 7, 2025