Instructions for Completing an Independent Verification Form

Section 1. Household Size

For the household questions below, use the following:

Who to Report in Your Household
First, list yourself
	Name: Jennifer Michaels Age: 22 Relationship to Student: Self College/University: Whitworth University Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No): Yes
If you are married, list your spouse
	Name: John Michaels Age: 24 Relationship to Student: Spouse College/University: N/A Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No): No
Finally, list your children, if you will provide more than half of their support during the timeframe for the FAFSA being reviewed, even if they do not live with you.
	Name: Ryan Michaels Age: 2 Relationship to Student: Son College/University (do not include running start): N/A Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No): No

Example: Completed Household Table

Household Table
List the people in your household for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. Please complete each section.
First, list yourself and your spouse (if applicable).
Legal First and Last Name	Age	Relationship	College/University Do not include Running Start	Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No)
Jennifer Michaels	22	Self	Whitworth University	Yes
John Michaels	24	Mother	N/A	No
Now list your parents' other children, even if they don't live with your parent(s), if (a) your parent(s) will provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, or (b) the children would be required to provide parental information when applying for federal student aid.
Legal First and Last Name	Age	Relationship	College/University Do not include Running start	Will Be Enrolled at Least Half Time (Yes or No)
Ryan Michaels	2	Son	N/A	No

For the income questions below, please use 2021 income information for the 2023-24 FAFSA.

Did you work or earn income?

Please mark the third option on the verification worksheet

Yes

Did you use file taxes?

Please mark the fourth option on the verification worksheet, attach an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter and complete TABLE C

Yes

Did you use the Data Retrieval tool on your FAFSA to link your tax information to your FAFSA?

Please mark the second option on the verification worksheet and attach a signed copy of your 1040 or an IRS Tax Transcript

Yes

Please mark the first option on the verification worksheet

For the income questions below, please use 2020 income information for the 2022-23 FAFSA.

Did your spouse work or earn income?

Please mark the third option on the verification worksheet and attach an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter

Yes

Did your spouse file taxes?

Please mark the fourth option on the verification worksheet, attach an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter and complete TABLE F

Yes

Did you use the Data Retrieval tool on your FAFSA to link your tax information to your FAFSA?

Please mark the second option on the verification worksheet and attach a signed copy of your 1040 or an IRS Tax Transcript

Yes

Please mark the first option on the verification worksheet

FAFSA – Log in to see you most recent FAFSA and compare with your verification sheet.
IRS – Request copies of tax transcripts and proof of non-filing letters.
Student Aid: Parent Info – How to decide which parent should be on the FAFSA.
Self Service – Log in to Self Service and review your checklist items.