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Verification

Financial Aid Verification Process

You may be required to provide appropriate tax records if your application for financial aid is selected by the U.S. Department of Education for income and asset verification. You will be notified if this is necessary. The verification process may result in an adjustment to your financial aid award, and can occur at any time throughout the year. If you do not provide tax documents when requested, your financial aid may be revoked.

This page includes verification process information for:

2023-24 Academic Year

Verify Online with CUNY Student Forms

If you are selected to verify your financial aid for the 2023-2024 academic year (or beyond), you may now do so completely online with CUNY Student Forms.

CUNY Student Forms is a new student portal that allows you (and your parents) to securely sign and upload your financial aid documents online. This means you can now complete the financial aid verification process faster, easier, and on the device of your choice without having to come to campus.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, you can now:
  • Complete verification forms and securely upload documents from any device.
  • E-sign documents (feature available for parents too)!
  • Manage your financial aid verification tasks online.
  • Receive automated reminders about outstanding tasks and next steps.
To get started, follow the link below to learn how to setup your CUNY Student Forms account today!
More About CUNY Student Forms

2021-22 Academic Year

Verify with CUNYfirst Document Uploader

If you are selected for verification for the 2021-22 academic year, please navigate to your CUNYfirst Student Services Center to review your financial aid ‘to-do’ list and any forms/additional paperwork you must submit. All paperwork must be submitted though the CUNYfirst Document Uploader.

Note: It is not necessary to submit copies of your tax returns or any other family financial records or supporting documentation to the Office of Financial Aid unless you are specifically asked for additional information. Unsolicited material will be destroyed without review. If you have unusual financial circumstances that may increase your eligibility for financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid after you have received your award letter.

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Verification Form Instructions

Click the link below for an instructional video on how to how to complete the V-1 Verification Form.

Complete V-1 Verification Form (Video)