How do I know if I am selected for the verification process?

1. Log into MyUNLV using your ACE credentials.
2. On the MyUNLV homepage, search for the “Student Financial Aid” tile and click the “2026-27 and Beyond” button. The button should direct you to the student financial aid portal.
3. After logging in, locate the “Become Financial Aid Eligible” box and click “Submit All Required Documentation.” This should take you to the “Documents” page.
4. If on the “Documents” page you see a document request for the “Identity Verification Method,” “Verification Worksheet Dependent,” or “Verification Worksheet Independent,”  you have been selected for verification. Additionally, requests for tax or income documents can indicate that you are selected for verification.

Alternatively, you can also view your FAFSA Submission Summary to check if you are selected for verification.

1. Log into your FAFSA account and click the “My Activity” text located on the upper left-hand corner of the dashboard.
2. If you completed a FAFSA in the previous aid year, you will be presented with the 2026-27 and 2025-26 FAFSA Form to review. If you are uncertain about which aid year to check, remember that 
   1. The 2025-26 FAFSA encompasses fall 2025 to summer 2026 
   2. The 2026-27 FAFSA encompasses fall 2026 to summer 2027
3. After selecting the correct FAFSA to review, search for the blue “FAFSA Submission Summary” button and click it. This will display the FAFSA Submission Summary — an electronic or paper document that summarizes the information you reported on your FAFSA form. It includes your estimated eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant and federal student loans, your Student Aid Index (SAI), and whether you have been selected for verification.
4. If you are selected for verification, the FAFSA Submission Summary should contain a note and display your SAI with an asterisk.

I was selected for identity verification. What are the steps to verify my identity? 

1. In the “Documents” page, search for the “Identity Verification Method” document and click on the “Submit Document button.” You should be presented with a single question asking how you will present your unexpired identification document.
2. If you select the in-person option, please present yourself to our office with a valid, unexpired government ID. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is open Monday-Friday (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Tuesday (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) and located on the second floor of the SSC-A, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89154.
3. If you select the live video/web meeting, a financial aid representative will create a case in the Rebel Success Hub to schedule an appointment. Please monitor your Rebelmail for updates regarding your case.

I was selected for income/family size verification. What are the steps to verify my information? 

1. If you are required to verify family size, you will need to complete either the “Verification Worksheet Dependent” or the “Verification Worksheet Independent” in the student financial aid portal.
2. If you are required to provide income information, you may see document requests for tax returns or other income documentation. Please review the document request thoroughly and only upload the documents that are applicable to your situation.
3. If you are still unsure about what documents are required for the verification process, log into the Rebel Success Hub (RSH) using your ACE ID. 
4. Once you are on the RSH homepage, select “My Cases” which will display all of your cases from our office and any other office that uses the RSH.
5. When searching through your cases, look for cases containing the word “verification” or “2026-27 FAFSA.”
6. Once you have identified the verification case, please refer to the case comments for any instructions or documents required to start the process.

How long does the verification process take?

The time it takes the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to process verification depends on many factors, including the receipt of all required documentation and whether multiple reviews are needed. Be sure to frequently check the financial aid student portal, your Rebelmail, and the Rebel Success Hub for updates or additional documentation requests to ensure timely processing.

What documentation is required to complete verification?

The documents required to complete verification depend on each student’s particular situation and the information they are required to confirm. For this reason, we recommend only submitting the specific documentation requested by our office on the Rebel Success Hub or the financial aid student portal. However, there are some general documents you may want to have ready.

If you and/or your parent(s) filed taxes or worked in 2024, it is important to maintain physical or digital copies of tax or income documents in the event we request them for 2026-27 verification.

To order your tax or income transcripts, please refer to the IRS website.

What qualifies as a signed tax return?

To qualify as a signed tax return, the document must either be:

• Hand-signed/wet signature, or
• Stylus signed, or 
• Have an image of the student/parent’s signature

Additionally, the signature must be on the line on the tax return designated for the signature of the tax filer or include the tax preparer’s stamped, typed, signed, or printed name and Social Security Number (SSN), Employer Identification Number (EIN), or Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).

If your tax return includes neither the signature of at least one of the tax filers nor the preparer’s certification, it does not qualify as a signed tax return.

What happens if I do not complete verification?

Students who are selected for verification cannot receive any form of federal financial aid until the process is completed. Additionally, please note that some institutional scholarships require the verification process to be completed before funds can be finalized or disbursed.