Form 21 - 2020-2021 Verification V1-Dependent Standard - Financial Aid Verification Worksheet

Sep 19, 2026

Financial aid verification worksheet for selected FAFSA applicants under the 2020-2021 “Verification V1-Dependent Standard.” The form explains that the Financial Aid Office compares submitted details with FAFSA data and may correct FAFSA information if discrepancies are found. It requests student information, dependent family household details for the support period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, income and tax return status (including non-filers), and certification signatures with date and warning about false statements.

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Form 21: 2020-2021 Verification V1-Dependent Standard

A. Student Information

B. Family Information

C. Income Information

D. Non-Filers Statement & Income

E. Certification and Signature

Form 21 2020-2021 Verification V1-Dependent Standard Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was selected for review in a process called “verification.” In this process, the Financial Aid Office compares the information provided on this form to the information you provided on your FAFSA. If there are differences your FAFSA data may be corrected. Return this form as soon as possible to avoid delays in receiving your financial aid. A. STUDENT INFORMATION | Student’s Last Name | First Name | M.I. | Student ID\# | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Student’s Address Phone Number B. FAMILY INFORMATION List all the people in your parents’ household who will be supported by your parents between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Be sure to include: 􀂃 Yourself, even if you don’t live with your parent(s) 􀂃 Your parent(s), including step parent (If your parents are divorced /separated, use the parent information for the custodial parent who completed the FAFSA) . 􀂃 Your parents’ other children or other people, If they now live with your parents and your parents provide more than half of their support and will continue to provide more than half of their support from 7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021 . DO NOT INCLUDE CHILDREN FOR WHOM A LISTED PARENT PAYS CHILD SUPPORT. DO NOT INCLUDE FOSTER CHILDREN Include the name of the college for any household member, excluding your parent(s), who will be enrolled at least halftime in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at a postsecondary educational institution any time between 7/1/2020, and 6/30/2021 . | Full Name | Age | Relationship | College | Will be Enrolled at Least Half Time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Missy Jones (example) | 18 | Sister | Central University | Yes | | | | Self | Heritage University | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | C.INCOME INFORMATION If you or your parent(s) did not file a 2018 Federal Tax Return please complete section D on the following page. Student TAX RETURN STATUS Check the boxes that apply: Parent(s) ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐ ☐ 1. Completed the IRS Data Retrieval Tool process on FAFSA on , 20 2. 2018 Tax Return (Signed) Or 2018 Tax Return Transcript From The IRS. 3. 2018 Federal Tax Return Transcript will be submitted by , 20 4. Filed an IRS Tax Extension. I have or will attach a copy of the IRS Tax Extension form 4868, and IRSW-2’s forms provided by all of my employers. 5. Filed an Amended Tax Return and attached are both a signed copy ofthe 2018 Amended Tax Return (form 1040X) and the original 2018 Tax Return 6. Did not file a 2018 Federal Tax Return and was not required to file. Must complete section D. below ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐ ☐ Form 21 Student’s Name: Student ID\#: D.NON-FILERS STATEMENT & INCOME Complete this section ONLY if you or your parent(s) did not file a 2018 Federal Tax Return and were not required to file. List any wage or non-wage income received in 2018 and provide copies of all W-2 forms and/or supporting financial earning statements. | 2018 Students’ Amount Earned | SOURCE | | --- | --- | | $2,000.00 (EXAMPLE) | Suzy’s Auto Body Shop (EXAMPLE) | | | | | | | | | | | 2018 Parents’Amount Earned | SOURCE | | $2,000.00 (EXAMPLE) | Suzy’s Auto Body Shop (EXAMPLE) | | | | | | | | | | NON-FILING STATEMENT: If you or your parents were not required to file taxes in 2018, please write a brief statement for each nonfiler confirming you did not file taxes. | | | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | If we have reason to believe any information on this worksheet is inaccurate, we may require additional documentation. E. Certification and Signature: Each person signing this worksheet below certifies that all of the information reported on it is complete and correct. | Student’s Signature (Required) | Date | | --- | --- | Parent’s Signature (Required) Date W

FAQs

What is the purpose of Form 21 for 2020-2021 verification?

It is used as part of the FAFSA “verification” process. The Financial Aid Office compares the information on this form with the FAFSA and may correct FAFSA data if differences are found.

Who should be listed in the family household section (B)?

List all people in your parents’ household who will be supported by your parents between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, including yourself and your parents (with rules for divorced/separated custodial parents).

When is the non-filers statement section (D) required?

Complete section D only if you or your parents did not file a 2018 Federal Tax Return and were not required to file. It requires listing 2018 income and providing supporting documentation and brief non-filer statements.

Sep 19, 2026

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