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Verification

Verification is the confirmation through documentation that the information provided on a student's
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is correct. The federal government requires
colleges and universities to verify or confirm the data reported by students and their parent(s) on
the FAFSA.

The U.S. Department of Education uses a risk model to determine which FAFSAs will be selected
for verification and which data elements will be verified.
If selected, students must provide an IRS Tax Return Transcript, verification worksheets and other
requested supporting information. The Office of Financial Aid reserves the right to additional
documents to aid in the completion of the verification process.

Upon completion of the verification process, corrections will be transmitted electronically to the
U.S. Department of Education resulting in the recalculation of your financial eligibility.

Students are encouraged to respond promptly too any request for additional information.
Verification documentation must be submitted by the last date of attendance. Failure to respond to
the request for verification documents will result in the cancellation of financial aid award(s).

Changes in Aid

Federal regulations governing Title IV assistance does not allow a student to receive aid totaling
more than the cost of attendance. Bowie State University reserves the right to revise or cancel
federal or institutional aid due to changes in a student’s eligibility for aid, including changes in the
student’s Cost of Attendance (COA) or Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Other examples of
circumstances that can result in revision or cancellation of existing aid includes but are not limited
to the following:

• receiving additional aid at any time not already considered as a part of the student’s aid package
• changes in housing status
• change in residency
• changes to EFC
• changes to enrollment level
• withdrawal from the university

Transferring of Financial Aid

Federal programs are not transferrable, students must add BSUs’ school code (002062) to the FAFSA
form to ensure information is sent to Bowie State University, to assist in determining eligibility.
Recipients of awards granted by state agencies, must contact the agency for additional information
to assist in having funds sent to BSU.

Institutional Grants

Bowie State University Grant Program

Bowie State University Institutional Grants are awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of
financial need and/or first generation college students and who demonstrate financial need.
Institutional grants are awarded based on eligibility and available funding. To be considered for
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