What is Verification?
Verification is a process to confirm the information you provided on FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. This may be random or because application data was incomplete, estimated or inconsistent. The U.S. Department of Education selects some students for the verification process. Also, the financial aid office may need to verify data if there is conflicting information.
As part of the verification process, you will be asked to complete a verification worksheet and may have to submit an IRS Tax Return Transcript, W-2s and 1099s. If you are a dependent student, you may be required to provide your parent(s) IRS Tax Return Transcript, W-2s and 1099s.
To view your aid status, as well as the forms required to complete verification at Oxnard College, log in to your MyVCCCD portal.
- Scroll down to the "Tools"
- In the Financial Aid click arrow drop down
- Click on the "Online Financial Aid Account" Most financial aid requirements can be submitted Online.
- Then Register an Account if this First-Time login here.
- Information provided in the fields below must match the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application. Please make any necessary corrections to ensure an exact match to the FAFSA or Dream Act Application.
Helpful Video Online Financial Aid Account
We may also send you letters and/or emails telling you to complete verification. Please open and read all correspondence from us, then respond within 14 days.
For the 2023-2024 academic year:
The financial aid office can currently accept signed copies of federal tax returns (1040) for 2021.
- You may use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer 2021 tax information to your FAFSA, OR
- Request an IRS Tax Return Transcript.
- If you were not able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool or changed the data that was transferred, we will need an IRS Tax Return Transcript.
- A copy of your tax return unless you filed a Puerto Rican or foreign tax return.
- Complete a Verification Worksheet that will direct you to give us the required documents.
NOTE: If you are applying for aid at other colleges, please make a copy of your IRS Tax Return Transcript for your records before you submit it to the financial aid office. We will not keep paper copies.
Verification forms
- If you are a dependent student, complete the specific 2023-2024 Dependent Verification Worksheet listed in your Financial Aid tab. Then click on "Online Financial Aid Account". Do not leave any section blank or incomplete. You and at least one parent must sign the worksheet before submitting it to our office.
- If you are an independent student complete the specific 2023-2024 Independent Verification Worksheet listed in your Financial Aid tab. Then click on "Online Financial Aid Account". Do not leave any section blank or incomplete. You must sign the worksheet before submitting it to our office.
The verification review process can range from 2 - 6 weeks. Submit copies of the requested documentation within 14 days of the request.
For the 2024-2025 academic year:
The financial aid office can currently accept signed copies of federal tax returns (1040) for 2022.
- You may use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer 2022 tax information to your FAFSA, OR
- Request an IRS Tax Return Transcript.
- If you were not able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool or changed the data that was transferred, we will need an IRS Tax Return Transcript.
- A copy of your tax return unless you filed a Puerto Rican or foreign tax return.
- Complete a Verification Worksheet that will direct you to give us the required documents.
NOTE: If you are applying for aid at other colleges, please make a copy of your IRS Tax Return Transcript for your records before you submit it to the financial aid office. We will not keep paper copies.
Verification forms
- If you are a dependent student, complete the specific 2024-2025 Dependent Verification Worksheet listed in your Financial Aid tab. Then click on "Online Financial Aid Account". Do not leave any section blank or incomplete. You and at least one parent must sign the worksheet before submitting it to our office.
- If you are an independent student complete the specific 2024-2025 Independent Verification Worksheet listed in your Financial Aid tab. Then click on "Online Financial Aid Account". Do not leave any section blank or incomplete. You must sign the worksheet before submitting it to our office.
The verification review process can range from 2 - 6 weeks. Submit copies of the requested documentation within 14 days of the request.
Taxes From
Form 1040( 2020 | 2021 | 2022 )
Form 1040 Schedule 1 (2020 | 2021 | 2022)
Form 1040 Schedule 2 (2020 | 2021 | 2022)
Form 1040 Schedule 3 (2020 | 2021 | 2022)
Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Instructions for Form 1040 (2020 | 2021 | 2022)
Publication 17 (2020 | 2021 | 2022)
Request Online Transcript Types
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Tax Return Transcript - shows most line items from your original Form 1040-series tax return as filed, along with any forms and schedules. It doesn't show changes made after you filed your original return. This transcript is available for the current and three prior tax years. A tax return transcript usually meets the needs of lending institutions offering mortgages. Note: The secondary spouse on a joint return can use Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T to request this transcript type. When using Get Transcript Online or Get Transcript by Mail or calling 800-908-9946, the primary taxpayer on the return must make the request.
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Tax Account Transcript - shows basic data such as filing status, taxable income, and payment types. It also shows changes made after you filed your original return. This transcript is available for the current and nine prior tax years through Get Transcript Online, and the current and three prior tax years through Get Transcript Online or Get Transcript by Mail or by calling 800-908-9946. These years and older tax years can be obtained by submitting Form 4506-T. Note: If you made estimated tax payments and/or applied an overpayment from a prior year return, you can request this transcript type a few weeks after the beginning of the calendar year to confirm your payments prior to filing your tax return.
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Record of Account Transcript - combines the tax return and tax account transcripts above into one complete transcript. This transcript is available for the current and three prior tax years using Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T.
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Wage and Income Transcript - shows data from information returns we receive such as Forms W-2, 1098, 1099, and 5498. The transcript is limited to approximately 85 income documents. If you have more documents than that, the transcript will not generate. You’ll receive a notification online stating that your transcript request could not be processed and to complete and submit Form 4506-T. If you see a message of “No Record of return filed” for the current tax year, it means information has not populated to the transcript yet. Check back in late May. This transcript is available for the current and nine prior tax years using Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T.
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Verification of Non-filing Letter - states that the IRS has no record of a processed Form 1040-series tax return as of the date of the request. It doesn't indicate whether you are required to file a return for that year. This letter is available after June 15 for the current tax year or anytime for the prior three tax years using Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T. Use Form 4506-T if you need a letter for older tax years
We strongly recommend that you submit all documents within 14 days of receipt of the verification notice.
Submit all documents at the same time to:
Oxnard College
Attn: Financial Aid Office
4000 South Rose Ave
Oxnard, CA 93030
- Remember to make photocopies for your records.
- Print your name and 9-digit Student ID number on each page of the documents that you submit.
We recommend you submit your documents in person to prevent processing delays.
After Verification is Complete
If the information reported on your application is verified, the financial aid office can determine your eligibility for financial aid. We will notify you to check your financial aid eligibility on your MyVCCCD portal.
If we find conflicting information between the data reported on your application and the information that you submitted to the financial aid office, we will correct and resubmit your information. You can monitor the status of your correction on your MyVCCCD portal. A "Pending Corrections" document will be posted and cleared once we receive an accurate application. We will notify you to check your financial aid eligibility on your MyVCCCD portal.
Expect Financial Aid Email
If you are eligible for federal student aid we will send an award notice to your my.vcccd.edu portal email. All document requirements must be completed before any financial aid can be disbursed to your account.