Review of Tax Return Information-Student

On your 2024-2025 FAFSA form, you reported marital status and/or tax return information that conflicts with other information also reported on the FAFSA, such as:

  • Tax filing status differences;
  • Reported income differences;
  • Taxes paid differences.

What you need to do: 

If you earned income in 2022, submit the following items to our office:

  • 2022 Tax Return and all associated Schedules
  • 2022 W2(s)

If you did not earn income in 2022, submit the following confirmation form:

What is a 1040 Tax Return?

A 1040 is one of the official documents that U.S. taxpayers can use to report and file their annual income. The form is divided into sections where you can report your income and calculate deductions to determine the amount of taxes you owe or the amount of a refund you will receive.

How to Request an IRS Tax Transcript (if you are unable to obtain your 1040 Tax Return)

If you are unable to use the Future Act Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) on your FAFSA OR if you are unable to obtain your 1040 tax return:

  • Go to IRS.gov and select "Get Your Tax Record" link in the Tools Section
  • Call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946
  • Locate your local IRS office at IRS.gov

You will need your social security number, date of birth, and the address on file with the IRS (normally this will be the address used when your IRS tax return was filed).