Who should complete the 2026-2027 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application?

• This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA.  
• You are considered a Dependent Student; you must provide parental information.

• This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA.  
• You are considered a Dependent Student, you must provide parental information.

Who Should complete the 2026-2027 Independent Student Verification Worksheet?

• SCI-Arc Continuing students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
• SCI-Arc prospective students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
• Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad

What is the 2026-2027 Independent Student Verification Worksheet?

• This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA. 
• You are considered an Independent student, parental information is not required.

• This page requires you to initial several paragraphs or statements including Selective Service, Anti-Drug Abuse Act, use of federal funds, etc.
  
• Please do not mark with and 'X' as the form will be returned to you.

• If you accept any federal financial aid (grants or loans), you must follow the federal and institutional standards listed in this attachment.
  
• You will be required to initial and sign that you understand your rights and responsibilities. 

• STUDENTS:  Please use this form only if you did not (or will not) file taxes in 2024.  You MUST include any loans or money from parents that you used for living expenses.
• PLEASE NOTE THAT $0 SHOULD NOT BE THE AMOUNT ON THE FORM. MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT THAT WAS USED TO SUPPORT YOURSELF IS PLACED ON THE NON-FILING STATEMENT.
• If you worked, but are not required to file taxes, you MUST provide a copy of your W-2 or 1099.

• In 2024, for example, the minimum for a single filing status under age 65 is $14,600. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return. (Please consult a tax preparer for additional questions regarding tax filing, the Financial Aid office does not specialize in filing taxes). You may also find additional information here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/who_must_file_charts_a_b_4012.pdf

• This form is for the parent who did not work or will not be filing taxes for 2024.  Please enter the amount of monetary support you received to help you and your family supported yourselves throughout the year.
• PLEASE NOTE THAT $0 SHOULD NOT BE THE AMOUNT ON THE FORM. MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT THAT WAS USED TO SUPPORT YOURSELF IS PLACED ON THE NON-FILING STATEMENT.
• If you worked, but are not required to file taxes, you MUST provide a copy of your W-2 or 1099.

• In 2024, for example, the minimum for a single filing status under age 65 is $14,600. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return. (Please consult a tax preparer for additional questions regarding tax filing, the Financial Aid office does not specialize in filing taxes). You may also find additional information here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/who_must_file_charts_a_b_4012.pdf

If you cannot use the IRS Data Retrieval tool on your FAFSA please complete the 4506-T and submit it to the Financial Aid office. We will fax the form to the IRS and a tax transcript will be sent directly to SCI-Arc's Financial Aid office.