SAR Questions...

Paying for College
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<p>I submitted the FAFSA on January 24 and was able to view my SAR online today. Some things about it bothered me, though.</p>

<p>On the SAR Comments page, it says, "Your FAFSA has been selected for a review process called verification. Your school has the authority to request copies of certain financial documents from you and your parent(s)."</p>

<p>Is this normal? Should I be worried?</p>

<p>Also, under WHAT YOU MUST DO NOW, it says, "The Social Security Administration did not confirm that you are a U.S. citizen. You must provide your school with documentation of your citizenship status before you can receive federal student aid."</p>

<p>I am a U.S. Citizen. Again, should I be worried?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>About 30% of SARs are *d for verification. Your school should contact you and tell you what documentation you will need to provide. I believe they do not always ask but you should be ready to provide supporting documentation for the figures you entered into FAFSA.</p>

<p>The US citizen thing is probably less common but, again, your school should tell you what you need to provide. (passport, birth certificates, things like that).</p>

<p>Nothing to worry about (assuming your information on FAFSA is correct that is)</p>

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<p>Has anyone else had to go through verification?</p>