2020-2021 Non Filer Form
Your application was selected for review in a process called “Verification.” In this process, the Financial
Aid Office will be comparing information from your FAFSA application with your 2018 W-2 forms and
any other requested financial documents. The law says the Financial Aid Office has the right to ask you
for this information before awarding Federal aid. If there are differences between your application
information and your financial information, the Financial Aid Office may need to make corrections
electronically to your FAFSA application.
Verification of Non filing Individuals are still required to obtain verification of non-filing (VNF) from the
IRS or other tax authorities. However, if the individual is unable to obtain VNF from the IRS or other tax
authorities and, based upon the institution’s determination, it has no reason to question the student’s
or family’s good-faith effort to obtain the required documentation the institution may accept
Nontax filers - For independent students, and parents of dependent students who did not file and are
not required to file an income tax return for the applicable tax year
A signed statement certifying that the individual
o Attempted to obtain the VNF from the IRS or other tax authorities and was unable to
obtain the required documentation; and
o Has not filed and is not required to file a 2017 or 2018 income tax return, and a listing of
the sources of any 2017 or 2018 income earned by the individual from work and the
amount of income from each source; and
A copy of IRS Form W2, or an equivalent document, for each source of 2017 or 2018
employment income received by the individual.
What you should do:
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. Collect copies of your 2018 W-2’s.
2. Complete and sign this formthe student must sign this form.
3. Talk to your financial aid administrator if you have questions about completing this form.
4. Submit the completed form and all W-2’s to the Financial Aid Office.
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Student Income
Please check one of the following:
I have attached my 2018 W-2’s to this form as proof of my income.
I worked but did not receive a W-2.
I did not work.
Please list the source of your employment and the amount earned through that employment.
Source Amount
Total Income _______________________
Parent Income
Please check one of the following:
I have attached my 2018 W-2’s to this form as proof of my income.
I worked but did not receive a W-2.
I did not work.
Please list the source of your employment and the amount earned through that employment.
Source Amount
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Total Income _______________________
I have not filed and will not file a 2018 Federal income tax return 1040/1040A/1040EZ. All information
on the Student Aid Report, which will be used to calculate my eligibility for student assistance, is
complete and correct.
I certify that I have attempted to obtain the Verification of non-filing from the IRS or other tax
authorities and was unable to obtain the required documentation.
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Student’s Legal Name Student ID Number
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Student’s Signature Date
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Parent Signature (if applicable) Date
**Please be sure to send in a copy of your W-2’s along with this form, if you earned any income from an
employer in 2018. **
SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex disability or age in its programs or activities. The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title: Compliance Officer
Address 3820 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Telephone No.: 337-421-6565 or 800-256-0483
Email: complianceofficer@sowela.edu
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