<p>Verification for Carnegie Mellon's FinAid, requires W2's but not 1099's. Information from 1099's are listed on the tax schedules that accompany the 1040. Appealing CMU's FA, also requires the above disclosure and a letter from the employer stating the wages shown on the W-2's. The 1040 also must be signed and is assumed to be a legal copy.</p>
<h1>1: So be prepared to do the same thing with others. To protect your family request a privacy statement and keep a record where you send the information.</h1>