FAFSA Verification
Students who complete the FAFSA are randomly selected by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to complete an audit process called verification. If additional information is needed, the Office of Financial Aid will notify you via your college email account. You can see what additional documents are needed through your myTRCC account.
How do I know if I am selected for verification and what documentation is needed?
- Read the comment section on your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)/FAFSA Submission Summary.
- Check your email often for messages from the Office of Financial Aid.
- Check myTRCC “Financial Aid Self-Service” for alerts on missing documents.
How do I complete my file?
- Check myTRCC “Financial Aid Self-Service” for alerts or missing documents.
- It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the Office of Financial Aid receives the items requested in a timely manner. Failure to return requested documentation may result in delay of financial aid or responsibility of account balance.
Has the Financial Aid Office received all of my paperwork?
- If you have submitted all paperwork, please know it can take 10 business days for the information to update in our system. If you receive additional emails, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 573-840-9606 to determine if further information is required.
How long does the verification process take and what is the next step?
- Verification must be complete in order to receive federal financial aid benefits. The process does take several weeks, so it is important to submit all completed paperwork as soon as possible.
- Allow two (2) to four (4) weeks for processing once you have submitted all required paperwork.
- Any verification corrections needed to be made on your FAFSA will be submitted to the Department of Education by the Office of Financial Aid.
- You will receive an email from the Department of Education which indicates corrections have been made to your FAFSA.
- Please allow approximately two (2) weeks for TRC to receive the corrections from the Department of Education.
- Financial aid offer letters may be viewed at myTRCC “Financial Aid Self-Service.” You should receive an email when your offer letter is ready for review. Unless you notify the College in writing to decline your financial aid awards, we will consider you as having accepted your financial aid award letter. (Paper copies available upon request.)
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