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UH Hilo Financial Aid Office
2019-2020 Independent Student Verification Worksheet
Last Name First Name M. I. Phone Number (include area code)
Your application for federal financial aid was selected for review in a process called ‘Verification’. In this
process, we will be comparing information from your FAFSA with your Federal tax information, W-2
forms, and/or other required documents. If there are differences between your application information
and verification documents submitted, corrections will be made to your application and your information
will be reprocessed.
You must complete and sign this worksheet and submit it along with any other required documents. We
cannot continue processing your financial aid application until verification has been completed.
Complete verification as soon as possible to avoid delays with your financial aid. Contact the Financial
Aid Office at (808) 932-7449 if you need assistance.
A. FAMILY INFORMATION
List the people in your household. Include the following:
yourself and your spouse, if married, and
your children, if you provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020,
and
other people if they now live with you, and you provide more than half of their support and will
continue to provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
Write the names of all family members. Also write in the name of the college for any family
member, who will be attending college at least half-time between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020,
and will be enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program. If you need more space, attach a
separate page.
Full Name
Age Relationship College
Self University of Hawaii at Hilo
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UH ID Number/Username
The University of Hawai`i at Hilo does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in its programs
and activities. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please contact the Equal Employment/ Affirmative Action
Office at (808) 932-7640.
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B. INCOME INFORMATION TO BE VERIFIED – Check the box that applies.
IRS TAX FILERS - Complete this section if you filed a U.S. IRS tax return.
I, the student (and if married/my spouse):
have used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer my 2017 IRS income information into my FAFSA, either on the initial
FAFSA or when making a correction.
have submitted/will submit a signed copy of my 2017 U.S. Tax Return OR a copy of my 2017 U.S. Tax Return
Transcript obtained from the IRS. A transcript can be obtained: 1) online at www.IRS.gov and clicking on “Get My Tax
Record”, 2) by calling 1-800-908-9946, or 3) by using IRS Form 4506-T: Request for Transcript of Tax Return (Item 6a).
NON- IRS TAX FILERS - Complete this section if you filed a non-U.S or foreign tax return or received a Wage & Tax
Statement from one of the Freely Associated States.
I, the student (and if married/my spouse):
have submitted/will submit a copy of my 2017 transcript that was obtained at no cost from the relevant taxing authority
of a U.S Territory (Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands) or Commonwealth (Puerto Rico and the Northern
Mariana Islands) OR a copy of my signed tax document with proof of fees charged for an official transcript.
have submitted/will submit a signed copy of my wage & tax statement from one of the Freely Associated States
(Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands). In 2017 I/we received $_______________ (USD) in
wages/income and paid $__________ (USD) in taxes.
have submitted/will submit a signed copy of my 2017 foreign country tax return. In 2016 I/we received
$_______________ (USD) in wages/income and paid $__________ (USD) in taxes.
TAX NON-FILERS - Complete this section if you did not file, and were not required to file a tax return with your
appropriate taxing authority.
You must provide confirmation of non-filing dated on or after October 1, 2018. A confirmation of non-filing can be
obtained from:
the IRS by using IRS Form 4506-T (check box 7 and enter ‘12/31/2017’ in item 9).
a taxing authority of a U.S Territory (Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands) or Commonwealth (Puerto Rico
or the Northern Mariana Islands).
a taxing authority of one of the Freely Associated States (Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, the Marshall Islands).
If you are unable to obtain confirmation of non-filing, please submit a signed statement indicating you have
attempted but was unable to obtain the required documentation and have not filed and are not required to file a 2017
tax return.
I, the student (and if married/my spouse):
was not employed and earned no income from work in 2017 and will submit a verification of non-filing from the
appropriate taxing authority.
was employed in 2017 and have listed below the names of all employers and the amount earned from each employer in
2017. I have attached copies of all 2017 W-2 forms or proof of wages issued to myself and/or my spouse by
employers and a verification of non-filing from the appropriate taxing authority.
List every employer even if the employer did not issue an IRS W-2 form. If more space is needed, attach a separate page
with your name and ID number at the top.
Employer’s Name 2017 Amount Earned
SIGN THIS WORKSHEET - By signing this worksheet, I, the student certify that all the information reported to qualify for Federal
student aid is complete and correct.
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Student Signature Date
Return this form along with any other required documentation to:
UH Hilo Financial Aid Office, 200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091 or by fax: 808-932-7797