Revised: Feb 2020
2020 Application Data Verification Form and Checklist
Minnesota Teacher Shortage Student Loan Repayment Program
SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION
File Folder Number (Listed on Educator’s License)
SECTION 2: APPLICANT CERTIFICATION (check boxes)
I certify that the information provided on and attached to these forms are true and correct and I promise to
provide additional documentation if requested.
I understand the information provided on these forms is used to establish eligibility for the Minnesota
Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment program
I understand if I give false or misleading information on these forms, I may:
have my teaching license suspended or revoked under Minnesota Statutes section 122A.20; or
be disciplined by my employing school district; or
be required to repay the total amount of the loan repayment I have received under this program, plus
interest at a rate established under section Minnesota Statutes 270C.40.
SECTION 3: APPLICATION DATA VERIFICATION PACKET CHECKLIST
Please ensure the following forms are completed and returned to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education
prior to the application verification deadline of November 27th, 2020:
Employment Verification Form (included with this document)
Section 1 completed and signed by APPLICANT
Section 2 completed and signed by EMPLOYER
Qualified Education Debt Verification
Submit copies of all current qualified student loan statements to verify the total qualified student
loan debt listed on original application
Copy of 2019 Federal Income Tax Form 1040
Do NOT submit your entire tax return packet
Include your 2019 W2s and other income/wage documents
If married and filing jointly, provide any tax forms that would indicate additional income (example:
personal business, rental property)
If married and filing separately, submit both your and your spouse’s tax forms
If applicant has not filed yet, provide copy of Extension Form 4868, W2s, and other income/wage
documents
Federal W-9 Form
If you have not previously completed a Federal W-9 for purposes of this program and are selected
for an award, this form is required by the State of Minnesota in order for you to receive a payment.
If you have a name or address change, this form is required
MN Office of Higher Education/TSLRP, 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
(651) 797-1636 ATTN: TSLRP