The federal government requires that each institution's financial aid office verify the information, from a selection of students receiving need-based federal aid, reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). While the majority of federal funding for graduate students is not need-based, which is exempt from the federal verification process, our office may still be required to complete this secondary review. If your FAFSA is selected for verification and our office is required to complete this process, our staff will notify you via email of any additional requirements.

Based on your previous federal student aid history, our office may require additional documentation to confirm you are eligible for federal graduate loans or grants. Any additional requirements will be located on your FAFSA’s Student Aid Report (SAR) as well as posted on your Financial Aid Requirements page in self-service Banner. If you have any requirements listed, please do not hesitate to contact our office directly at GS_Financial_Aid@Brown.edu.