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2022-2023 ISIR Document Request Rules and Code Clearing Logic

This is the 2022-2023 ISIR Document Request Rules and Code Clearing Logic.

Overview

Note: On September 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued Dear Colleague Letter GEN-21-06 that waived verification requirements for verification groups V4 and V5. Verification for group V1 isn't waived for the 2022-2023 award year. This guidance was issued to relieve administrative burden due to the COVID-19 international crisis.

Upon receipt, an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is checked to determine if the student is selected for verification of their financial aid application and to which Verification Group they have been assigned.

ED selects students for verification and indicates so by adding the appropriate SAR (Student Aid Report) Comment Code (also known as a C-Code) to the ISIR:
  • Ind - C-Code 171 - student independent from parents.
  • Dep - C-Code 170 - student dependent upon parents.
Also, ED assigns selected students to one of three Verification Tracking Groups:
  • V1 - Standard Verification Tracking Group.
  • V4 - Custom Verification Tracking Group.
  • V5 - Aggregate Verification Tracking Group.

The Verification Tracking Groups broadly determine what documents are required for a student to clear verification. Verification requirements are further refined within each Group based on dependency status, tax filing status, and other factors. Students may move from one Group to another during the course of verification. This topic describes the logic for all three Groups and the various scenarios under each Group.

Requests for any required documents are triggered based on the appropriate logic for the student. Upon receipt of all required documents, additional review of the student's ISIR and document data determines if any more documentation or manual review is required before clearing verification.

Note: This topic often refers to documents being Acceptable. This refers to the actual system status of the requested document.

For additional information about Verification, refer to the Application and Verification Guide on the ED website.

2020 IRS Filing Requirements Income Thresholds

Part of determining verification requirements is knowing whether or not an applicant is required to file a tax return. These are these tax filing thresholds for Tax Year 2020 used in configuration workbook scripts:

IF your filing status is... AND at the end of 2020 you were... THEN file a return if your gross income was at least...
single under 65 $12,400
65 or older $14,050
head of household under 65 $18,650
65 or older $20,300
married, filing jointly under 65 (both spouses) $24,800
65 or older (one spouse) $26,100
65 or older (both spouses) $27,400
married, filing separately any age $5
qualifying widow(er) under 65 $24,800
65 or older $26,100

Criteria for Independent Students: Standard Verification Tracking Group (IndV1)

Students must verify the following:

  • If they are tax filers:
    • adjusted gross income.
    • U.S. income tax paid.
    • untaxed portions of IRA distributions and pensions.
    • IRA deductions and payments.
    • tax-exempt interest income.
    • education credits.
    • household size.
    • number in college.
  • If they are not tax filers:
    • income earned from work.
    • household size.
    • number in college.
IndV1 Scenario 1: Taxes Completed and IRS Data was Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (02) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and was not changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV1 Scenario 2: Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (00) Student was ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and was therefore not presented with the option to use it in FAFSA on the Web.
    • (01) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web and elected to use it, but did not transfer IRS data into the FAFSA.
    • (03) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
    • (04) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and then changed by the user on a subsequent transaction.
    • (05) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web, but did not elect to use it.
    • (06) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS, but a subsequent change made the student ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool Blank = IRS Data Retrieval Tool not available in the application method utilized by the student (i.e., paper FAFSA, EDE, or FAA Access).
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV1 Scenario 3: Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (07) IRS data for the student was transferred from IRS, but the IRS indicated that the student filed an amended tax return.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • 1040X.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV1 Scenario 4: Taxes have not been filed and Marital Status is Single, Divorced or Widowed
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
      • (2) Will File.
      • (3) Will Not File.
  • Student’s Marital Status:
      • (1) Single.
      • (4) Divorced or Widowed.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Non-Filing Statement.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
      • Supporting Document Request Rules

        • Student Financial Aid evaluates the Non-Filing Statement, W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the student is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the student's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, Student Financial Aid requests the following documents from the Student:

          • IRS Extension Approval.

          • One of the following from Student:

            • Tax Return Transcript.
            • 1040.
            • 1040X.
            • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic

    • Clears this code automatically after requested documents including the Tax Return Transcript, 1040X or Foreign Tax Transcript (requested due to the tax award year threshold) have been received and are Acceptable.

    • However, if the student provided an IRS Extension Approval due to the tax award year threshold, the C-Code is not cleared automatically. Once this document is Acceptable, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.

    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, Student Financial Aid clears the code upon the receipt of the subsequent "Corrected" ISIR.

IndV1 Scenario 5: Taxes have not been filed and Marital Status is Married/Remarried or Separated
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
      • (2) Will File.
      • (3) Will Not File.
  • Student’s Marital Status:
      • (2) Married/Remarried.
      • (3) Separated.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
    • Supporting Document Request Rules
      • Once an acceptable tax document is received, if the Student's Tax Filing Status = Married Filing Separately, Student Financial Aid requests the following documents from Spouse:
        • One of the following:
          • Tax Return Transcript
          • 1040
          • 1040X
          • Foreign Tax Transcript
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Student Financial Aid clears this code automatically after requested documents including the Tax Return Transcript, 1040, 1040X or Foreign Tax Transcript (requested due to the tax award year threshold) have been received and are Acceptable.
    • However, if the student provided an IRS Extension Approval due to the tax award year threshold, the C-Code is not cleared automatically. Once this document is Acceptable, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, Student Financial Aid clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV1 Scenario 6: Student does not match Scenarios 1 - 5
  • If the student does not meet one of the preceding scenarios, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.

Criteria for Independent Students: Custom Verification Tracking Group (IndV4)

IndV4 Scenario: All Students
  • One document from each of the following groups is requested:
    • Identity:
      • Drivers License.
      • Non-Drivers License ID.
      • State Issued ID.
      • Passport.
    • Statement of Educational Purpose (SOEP):
      • SOEP-Campus.
      • SOEP-Notary.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • If student has an Acceptable document from each group (Identity and SOEP), then SFA clears this C-Code.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, Student Financial Aid clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.

Criteria for Independent Students: Aggregate Verification Tracking Group (IndV5)

Scenario: All Students
  • One document from each of the following groups is requested:
    • Identity:
      • Drivers License.
      • Non-Drivers License ID.
      • State Issued ID.
      • Passport.
    • Statement of Educational Purpose (SOEP):
      • SOEP-Campus.
      • SOEP-Notary.
IndV5 Scenario 1: Taxes Completed and IRS Data was Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (02) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and was not changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV5 Scenario 2: Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (00) Student was ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and was therefore not presented with the option to use it in FAFSA on the Web.
    • (01) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web and elected to use it, but did not transfer IRS data into the FAFSA.
    • (03) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
    • (04) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and then changed by the user on a subsequent transaction.
    • (05) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web, but did not elect to use it.
    • (06) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS, but a subsequent change made the student ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool Blank = IRS Data Retrieval Tool not available in the application method utilized by the student (i.e., paper FAFSA, EDE, or FAA Access).
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV5 Scenario 3: Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (07) IRS data for the student was transferred from IRS, but the IRS indicated that the student filed an amended tax return.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • 1040X
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV5 Scenario 4: Taxes have not been filed and Marital Status is Single, Divorced or Widowed
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (2) Will File.
    • (3) Will Not File.
  • Student's Marital Status:
    • (1) Single.
    • (4) Divorced or Widowed.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
    • Supporting Document Request Rules
      • Student Financial Aid evaluates the Non-Filing Statement, W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the student is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the student's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, Student Financial Aid requests one of the following documents from the Student:
        • IRS Extension Approval.
        • One of the following from Student:
          • Tax Return Transcript.
          • 1040.
          • 1040X.
          • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Student Financial Aid clears this code automatically after requested documents including the Tax Return Transcript, 1040X or Foreign Tax Transcript (requested due to the tax award year threshold) have been received and are Acceptable.
    • However, if the student provided an IRS Extension Approval due to the tax award year threshold, the C-Code is not cleared automatically. Once this document is Acceptable, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV5 Scenario 5: Taxes have not been filed and Marital Status is Married/Remarried or Separated
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (2) Will File.
    • (3) Will Not File.
  • Student's Marital Status:
    • (2) Married/Remarried.
    • (3) Separated.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Independent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
    • Supporting Document Request Rules
      • Student Financial Aid evaluates the Non-Filing Statement, W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the student is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the student's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, Student Financial Aid requests one of the following documents from the Student:
        • IRS Extension Approval.
        • One of the following from Student:
          • Tax Return Transcript.
          • 1040.
          • 1040X.
          • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Student Financial Aid clears this code automatically after requested documents including the Tax Return Transcript, 1040X or Foreign Tax Transcript (requested due to the tax award year threshold) have been received and are Acceptable.
    • However, if the student provided an IRS Extension Approval due to the tax award year threshold, the C-Code is not cleared automatically. Once this document is Acceptable, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
IndV5 Scenario 6: Student does not match Scenarios 1 - 5
  • If the student does not meet one of the preceding scenarios, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.

Criteria for Dependent Students: Standard Verification Tracking Group (DepV1)

For dependent students in the Standard Verification Tracking Group (V1), there are separate scenarios for student verification (Scenarios 1 - 5) and parent verification (Scenarios 6 - 9). Therefore, each dependent student is evaluated using two scenarios: one for student data and one for parent data.

Students and parents must verify the following:

  • If they are tax filers:
    • adjusted gross income.
    • U.S. income tax paid.
    • untaxed portions of IRA distributions and pensions.
    • IRA deductions and payments.
    • tax-exempt interest income.
    • education credits.
    • household size.
    • number in college.
  • If they are not tax filers:
    • income earned from work.
    • household size.
    • number in college.
DepV1 Scenario 1: Student Taxes Completed and IRS Data was Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (02) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and was not changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 2: Student Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (00) Student was ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and was therefore not presented with the option to use it in FAFSA on the Web.
    • (01) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web and elected to use it, but did not transfer IRS data into the FAFSA.
    • (03) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
    • (04) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and then changed by the user on a subsequent transaction.
    • (05) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web, but did not elect to use it.
    • (06) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS, but a subsequent change made the student ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool Blank = IRS Data Retrieval Tool not available in the application method utilized by the student (i.e., paper FAFSA, EDE, or FAA Access).
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 3: Student Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:

    • (07) IRS data for the student was transferred from IRS, but the IRS indicated that the student filed an amended tax return.

  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • 1040X.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 4: Student Taxes have not been filed and Marital Status is Single, Divorced or Widowed
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
      • (2) Will File.
      • (3) Will Not File.
  • Student’s Marital Status:
      • (1) Single.
      • (4) Divorced or Widowed.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
    • Supporting Document Request Rules
      • Student Financial Aid evaluates the Non-Filing Statement, W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the student is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the student's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, Student Financial Aid requests one of the following documents from the Student:
        • IRS Extension Approval.
        • One of the following from Student:
          • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
          • Tax Return Transcript.
          • 1040.
          • 1040X.
          • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Student Financial Aid clears this code automatically after requested documents including the Tax Return Transcript, 1040X or Foreign Tax Transcript (requested due to the tax award year threshold) have been received and are Acceptable.
    • However, if the student provided an IRS Extension Approval due to the tax award year threshold, the C-Code is not cleared automatically. Once this document is Acceptable, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 5: Student Taxes have not been filed and Marital Status is Married/Remarried or Separated
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
      • (2) Will File.
      • (3) Will Not File.
  • Student’s Marital Status:
      • (2) Married/Remarried.
      • (3) Separated.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
    • Supporting Document Request Rules
      • Student Financial Aid evaluates the Non-Filing Statement, W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the student is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the student's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, Student Financial Aid requests one of the following documents from the Student:
        • IRS Extension Approval.
        • One of the following:
          • Non-Filing Statement.
          • Tax Return Transcript.
          • 1040.
          • 1040X.
          • Foreign Tax Transcript.
    • Supporting Document Request Rules
      • Once an Acceptable tax document is received, if the Student's Tax Filing Status = Married Filing Separately, Student Financial Aid requests the following documents from Spouse:
        • One of the following:
          • Tax Return Transcript.
          • 1040.
          • 1040X.
          • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Student Financial Aid clears this code automatically after requested documents including the Tax Return Transcript, 1040, 1040X or Foreign Tax Transcript (requested due to the tax award year threshold) have been received and are Acceptable.
    • However, if the student provided an IRS Extension Approval due to the tax award year threshold, the C-Code is not cleared automatically. Once this document is Acceptable, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, Student Financial Aid clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 6: Parent Taxes Completed and IRS Data was Transferred from IRS
  • Parent’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Parent’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Married/Remarried.
    • (2) Never married.
    • (3) Divorced/separated.
    • (4) Widowed.
    • (5) Unmarried and both parents living together.
  • Parent IRS Request Flag:
    • (02) IRS data for the parent was transferred from the IRS and was not changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Rollover Statement from Parent 1 if:
        • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
      • Rollover Statement from Parent 2 if:
        • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status:
          • (3) Married – filed separate return
        • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 7: Parent Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Parent’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Parent’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Married/Remarried.
    • (2) Never married.
    • (3) Divorced/separated.
    • (4) Widowed.
    • (5) Unmarried and both parents living together.
  • Parent IRS Request Flag:

    • (00) Student was ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and was therefore not presented with the option to use it in FAFSA on the Web.

    • (01) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web and elected to use it, but did not transfer IRS data into the FAFSA.

    • (03) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.

    • (04) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and then changed by the user on a subsequent transaction.

    • (05) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web, but did not elect to use it.

    • (06) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS, but a subsequent change made the student ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool Blank = IRS Data Retrieval Tool not available in the application method utilized by the student (i.e., paper FAFSA, EDE, or FAA Access).

  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • One of the following from Parent 1:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
      • Rollover Statement from Parent 1 if:
        • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
      • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status is (3) Married – filed separate return, one of the following from Parent 2:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
    • Rollover Statement from Parent 2 if:
      • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
        • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
        • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
        • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
        • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 8: Parent Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Parent’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Parent’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Married/Remarried.
    • (2) Never married.
    • (3) Divorced/separated.
    • (4) Widowed.
    • (5) Unmarried and both parents living together.
  • Parent IRS Request Flag:
    • (07) IRS data for the parent was transferred from IRS, but the IRS indicated that the parent filed an amended tax return.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • One of the following from Parent 1:
        • Tax Return Transcript or 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Rollover Statement from Parent 1 if:
          • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
            • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
            • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
            • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
            • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
      • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status is (3) Married – filed separate return, one of the following from Parent 2:
        • Tax Return Transcript or 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Rollover Statement from Parent 2 if:
          • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
            • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
            • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
            • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
            • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 9: Parent Taxes Not Completed
  • Parent’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (2) Will File.
    • (3) Will Not File.
  • Parent’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Married/Remarried.
    • (2) Never married.
    • (3) Divorced/separated.
    • (4) Widowed.
    • (5) Unmarried and both parents living together.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • One of the following from Parent 1:
        • Non-Filing Statement.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
      • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status is (3) Married – filed separate return, one of the following from Parent 2:
        • Non-Filing Statement.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
  • Supporting Document Request Rules
    • Student Financial Aid evaluates the W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the parent is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the parent's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, and the Parent's Marital Status = (1) Married/remarried then Student Financial Aid requests one of the following documents from the Parent 1:
      • IRS Extension Approval.
      • Non-Filing Statement.
      • One of the following:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
    • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status: (3) Married – filed separate return, SFA requests the following documents to verify from Parent 2:
      • Tax Related Information
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV1 Scenario 10: Student does not match Scenarios 1 - 9
  • If the student does not meet one of the preceding scenarios, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.

Criteria for Dependent Students: Custom Verification Tracking Group (DepV4)

DepV4 Scenario: All Students
  • One document from each of the following groups is requested:
    • Identity:
      • Drivers License.
      • Non-Drivers License ID.
      • State Issued ID.
      • Passport.
    • Statement of Educational Purpose (SOEP):
      • SOEP-Campus.
      • SOEP-Notary.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • If student has an Acceptable document from each group (Identity and SOEP), then SFA clears this C-Code.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, Student Financial Aid clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.

Criteria for Dependent Students: Aggregate Verification Tracking Group (DepV5)

For dependent students in the Aggregate Verification Tracking Group (V1), there are separate scenarios for student verification (Scenarios 1 - 5) and parent verification (Scenarios 6 - 9). Therefore, each dependent student is evaluated using three scenarios: one for all students, one for student data, and one for parent data.

Students and parents must verify the following:

  • If they are tax filers:
    • adjusted gross income.
    • U.S. income tax paid.
    • untaxed portions of IRA distributions and pensions.
    • IRA deductions and payments.
    • tax-exempt interest income.
    • education credits.
    • household size.
    • number in college.
  • If they are not tax filers:
    • income earned from work.
    • household size.
    • number in college.
Scenario: All Students
  • One document from each of the following groups is requested:
    • Identity:
      • Drivers License.
      • Non-Drivers License ID.
      • State Issued ID.
      • Passport.
    • Statement of Educational Purpose (SOEP):
      • SOEP-Campus.
      • SOEP-Notary.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • If student has an Acceptable document from each group (Identity and SOEP), then SFA clears this C-Code.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, Student Financial Aid clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 1: Student Taxes Completed and IRS Data was Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (02) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and was not changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 2: Student Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (00) Student was ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and was therefore not presented with the option to use it in FAFSA on the Web.
    • (01) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web and elected to use it, but did not transfer IRS data into the FAFSA.
    • (03) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
    • (04) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and then changed by the user on a subsequent transaction.
    • (05) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web, but did not elect to use it.
    • (06) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS, but a subsequent change made the student ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool Blank = IRS Data Retrieval Tool not available in the application method utilized by the student (i.e., paper FAFSA, EDE, or FAA Access).
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 3: Student Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Student IRS Request Flag:
    • (07) IRS data for the student was transferred from IRS, but the IRS indicated that the student filed an amended tax return.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
      • Rollover Statement from Student if:
        • Field: Student IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 4: Student Taxes have not been filed and Marital Status is Single, Divorced or Widowed
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (2) Will File.
    • (3) Will Not File.
  • Student’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Single.
    • (4) Divorced or Widowed.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
    • Supporting Document Request Rules
      • Student Financial Aid evaluates the Non-Filing Statement, W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the student is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the student's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, Student Financial Aid requests one of the following documents from the Student:
        • IRS Extension Approval.
        • One of the following from Student:
          • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
          • Tax Return Transcript.
          • 1040.
          • 1040X.
          • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Student Financial Aid clears this code automatically after requested documents including the Tax Return Transcript, 1040X or Foreign Tax Transcript (requested due to the tax award year threshold) have been received and are Acceptable.
    • However, if the student provided an IRS Extension Approval due to the tax award year threshold, the C-Code is not cleared automatically. Once this document is Acceptable, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 5: Student Taxes have not been filed and Marital Status is Married/Remarried or Separated
  • Student’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (2) Will File.
    • (3) Will Not File.
  • Student’s Marital Status:
    • (2) Married/Remarried.
    • (3) Separated.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Verification Worksheet Dependent from Student.
      • One of the following from Student:
        • Non-Filing Statement from Student.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
    • Supporting Document Request Rules
      • Student Financial Aid evaluates the Non-Filing Statement, W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the student is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the student's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, Student Financial Aid requests one of the following documents from the Student:
        • IRS Extension Approval.
        • One of the following:
          • Non-Filing Statement.
          • Tax Return Transcript.
          • 1040.
          • 1040X.
          • Foreign Tax Transcript.
          • Once an Acceptable tax document is received, if the Student's Tax Filing Status = Married Filing Separately, Student Financial Aid requests the following documents from Spouse:
            • One of the following:
              • Tax Return Transcript.
              • 1040.
              • 1040X.
              • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Student Financial Aid clears this code automatically after requested documents including the Tax Return Transcript, 1040, 1040X or Foreign Tax Transcript (requested due to the tax award year threshold) have been received and are Acceptable.
    • However, if the student provided an IRS Extension Approval due to the tax award year threshold, the C-Code is not cleared automatically. Once this document is Acceptable, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, Student Financial Aid clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 6: Parent Taxes Completed and IRS Data was Transferred from IRS
  • Parent’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Parent’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Married/Remarried.
    • (2) Never married.
    • (3) Divorced/separated.
    • (4) Widowed.
    • (5) Unmarried and both parents living together.
  • Parent IRS Request Flag:
    • (02) IRS data for the parent was transferred from the IRS and was not changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • Rollover Statement from Parent 1 if:
        • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
      • Rollover Statement from Parent 2 if:
        • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status:
          • (3) Married – filed separate return
        • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 7: Parent Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Parent’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Parent’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Married/Remarried.
    • (2) Never married.
    • (3) Divorced/separated.
    • (4) Widowed.
    • (5) Unmarried and both parents living together.
  • Parent IRS Request Flag:
    • (00) Student was ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and was therefore not presented with the option to use it in FAFSA on the Web.
    • (01) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web and elected to use it, but did not transfer IRS data into the FAFSA.
    • (03) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and changed by the user prior to submission of an application or correction.
    • (04) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS and then changed by the user on a subsequent transaction.
    • (05) Student was presented with the option to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA on the Web, but did not elect to use it.
    • (06) IRS data for the student was transferred from the IRS, but a subsequent change made the student ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool Blank = IRS Data Retrieval Tool not available in the application method utilized by the student (i.e., paper FAFSA, EDE, or FAA Access).
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • One of the following from Parent 1:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
      • Rollover Statement from Parent 1 if:
        • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
      • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status is (3) Married – filed separate return, one of the following from Parent 2:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
      • Rollover Statement from Parent 2 if:
        • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 8: Parent Taxes Completed and IRS Data was not Transferred from IRS
  • Parent’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (1) Already Completed.
  • Parent’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Married/Remarried.
    • (2) Never married.
    • (3) Divorced/separated.
    • (4) Widowed.
    • (5) Unmarried and both parents living together.
  • Parent IRS Request Flag:
    • (07) IRS data for the parent was transferred from IRS, but the IRS indicated that the parent filed an amended tax return.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • One of the following from Parent 1:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
      • Rollover Statement from Parent 1 if:
        • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
          • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
          • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
          • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
          • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
      • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status is (3) Married – filed separate return, one of the following from Parent 2:
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Rollover Statement from Parent 2 if:
          • Field: Parent IRS Untaxed Portions of IRA Distributions and Pensions Data Field Flag has a value equal to:
            • 1 = IRS data was transferred and not changed by user OR
            • 2 = IRS data was transferred and changed by user to a different value OR
            • 3 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on this transaction OR
            • 4 = IRS Request flag is equal to 02, 03, 04, or 07, and field has been corrected on a previous transaction.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 9: Parent Taxes Not Completed
  • Parent’s Tax Return Completed?:
    • (2) Will File.
    • (3) Will Not File.
  • Parent’s Marital Status:
    • (1) Married/Remarried.
    • (2) Never married.
    • (3) Divorced/separated.
    • (4) Widowed.
    • (5) Unmarried and both parents living together.
  • Requested Documents
    • Tax Related Information
      • One of the following from Parent 1:
        • Non-Filing Statement.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
      • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status is (3) Married – filed separate return, one of the following from Parent 2:
        • Non-Filing Statement.
        • W2.
        • 1099G.
        • Self Employment Statement.
  • Supporting Document Request Rules
    • Student Financial Aid evaluates the W2, 1099G, or Self Employment Statement document to determine if the parent is required to file based on the tax award year guidelines in IRS Publication 17. If the parent's income is equal to or greater than the tax award year threshold, and the Parent's Marital Status = (1) Married/remarried then Student Financial Aid requests one of the following documents from the Parent 1:
      • IRS Extension Approval.
      • One of the following:
        • Non-Filing Statement.
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
    • If Parent's Tax Return Filing Status: (3) Married – filed separate return, SFA requests the following documents to verify from Parent 2:
      • Tax Related Information
        • Tax Return Transcript.
        • 1040.
        • 1040X.
        • Foreign Tax Transcript.
  • ISIR Discrepancies
    • Once those Documents are received, ISIR Discrepancy logic will compare Document Meta Data to ISIR field values and make any required updates.
  • Code Clearing Logic
    • Clears this code automatically after the requested documents have been received and are Acceptable.
    • If ISIR Corrections were submitted, clears the code upon the receipt of the Corrected ISIR.
DepV5 Scenario 10: Student does not match Scenarios 1 - 9
  • If the student does not meet one of the preceding scenarios, Student Financial Aid triggers a Complete ISIR Review task which requires manual review.