
Obtaining a Copy of Your IRS Tax Returns
Tax Filers:
If you filed taxes, you will need a copy of your official IRS Tax Transcripts.
If you are a dependent student, you will also need a copy of your parent’s transcripts. The department of Education does not accept copies of your 1040 Tax Return. They need to be official IRS Tax Return Transcripts.
Non-Tax Filers:
If you did not file taxes with the IRS but were employed during the previous year, you will need to submit a copy of your W2 tax forms.
The verification process cannot be completed until the IRS tax return transcript and the verification worksheet have been submitted. Please complete and sign the required forms and submit them to the Student Finance Office as soon as possible, so that your financial aid is not delayed.
We prefer you submit all of your verification documents together in one package. If you completed the verification form and have your taxes documents, you may fax it them to (423-236-1894). This is a secure fax line available only to the student finance office.