Verification?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>If I've been selected for financial aid verification, is it mandatory that I do it? Or, can I simply ignore it and either choose another UC or forfeit my financial aid?</p>

<p>So far, I've been pretty much stuck between choosing UCLA and UC Berkeley, but considering that I've been chosen for verification for UCLA, as well as some other small things, I'm really thinking about slashing UCLA off my list.</p>

<p>Can I simply ignore it and submit my SIR to another college?</p>

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<p>seems kinda silly not to go to a school just because they asked you for fin aid verification.</p>

<p>unless you lied about your income or something :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>i agree with fireemblem, it should not be that difficult to submit proper documentation for financial aid assistance.</p>

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<p>If your FAFSA has been flagged for verifcation you will probably be verified at **every **school you submit FAFSA to. @30% of FAFSAs are selected for verification - by FAFSA - not by your school. Most are randomly selected - some are selected because numbers don't tie in - such as having $10,000 in interest income but no assets.</p>

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<p>^or having 0 for EFC</p>

<p>don't be a little you-know-what and do verification.</p>

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<p>excelblue: How and when did they notify you of verification? When did you submit your SIR?</p>

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<p>^I don't think he has submitted his SIR yet.</p>

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<p>I haven't submitted my SIR yet. I was informed that I needed verification thru email, and I've checked with the financial aid office to make sure that email was real. It's clearly stated that it's UCLA who wants it verified.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, I already have a financial aid offer at another school. Should I still submit verification anyways, or should I just ignore it?</p>

<p>The documentation really is a hassle, especially when there's a possibility that I might not even attend.</p>

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<p>We were verified. It was just a form to fill out and copies of tax returns. Took about 5 minutes.</p>

<p>If you have no intention of going there don't bother. If it is on your maybe list then it is worth the time.</p>