INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION WORKSHEET
(2019-2020 Academic Year – V1, V5)
2800 S Lone Tree Rd Flagstaff, AZ 86005-2701 PH: 928-226-4219 FAX: 928-226-4110 finaid@coconino.edu
FA-104 IVWS20 20191009
SECTION B. Tax Status and Requirements for Student: Check only one box below that applies.
Student filed 2017 Federal Income taxes and used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer in the 2017 IRS
income information onto the FAFSA. Skip to Section C.
Student did not use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA but did file 2017 Federal Income taxes.
Student must attach an official 2017 IRS Tax Return Transcript. Skip to Section C.
Student worked but was not required to file 2017 Federal Income Taxes. Complete the chart below AND
attach copies of your 2017 W-2’s. Also attach an IRS Non-Filing Letter for the 2017 tax year.
Skip to Section C.
Student did not work in 2017 and is not required to file 2017 Federal Income Taxes. Attach a copy of the
IRS Non-Filing Letter for the 2017 tax year.
Explain how you financially supported yourself in 2017.
SECTION C. Tax Status and Requirements for the Spouse of Student: If you are legally married, you are required
to report spouse’s information on the FAFSA. Check the box below that applies.
Spouse filed 2017 Federal Income taxes and used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer in the 2017 IRS
income information onto the FAFSA. Skip to Section D.
Spouse did not use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA but did file 2017 Federal Income taxes.
Spouse must attach an official 2017 IRS Tax Return Transcript. Skip to Section D.
Spouse worked but was not required to file 2017 Federal Income Taxes. Complete the chart below AND
attach copies of your spouse’s 2017 W-2’s. Also attach an IRS Non-Filing Letter for the 2017 tax year.
Spouse did not work in 2017 and is not required to file 2017 Federal Income Taxes. Attach a copy of the
IRS Non-Filing Letter for the 2017 tax year.
Explain how your spouse financially supported your household in 2017.
SECTION D. Sign this Worksheet
Each person signing this form certifies that all the information reported on it is complete and correct. The student
must sign and date. I certify that information provided on this form is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge. Purposely giving false or misleading information may result in a delay or denial of my federal financial
aid and I may be fined up to $20,000, sent to prison or both.
Student Date Spouse (Signature Optional)
Date