U.S. Department of Education Releases 2027–28 FAFSA Verification Information

The U.S. Department of Education has published a Dear Colleague Letter summarizing the 2027–28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) verification items and acceptable documentation for selected applicants. Federal tax information transferred directly from the IRS will continue to be considered verified. The letter also reiterates the four approved methods for student identity verification, including in-person, signed notary statements, video calls, and NIST IAL2 standard documentation.