Verification Process

Verification is a federal financial aid process to confirm that the data reported on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is accurate.

If you’re chosen for verification, don’t worry. Being selected for verification doesn't mean you've made a mistake. This is a normal step in the financial aid process that many students go through each year.

TCC has the authority to contact you for documentation that supports income and other information that you reported. Approximately 30 percent of students at TCC are selected for verification a year.

What happens if I'm selected for verification?

If your Student Aid Report is selected for verification, the financial aid office will contact you through your student email about the required documentation.

To avoid any delays in your financial aid, all paperwork must be complete and submitted before an award offer is processed for you. Financial aid is awarded on first-come, first-served basis.

If you do not have an award offer from Tarrant County College, you do not have financial aid. You may be required to pay your tuition and fee cost up front and be reimbursed during the semester, if you are eligible for funding.

Questions?

Contact Student Financial Aid Services.

Updated September 29, 2025