Message from OSAC 3/17/17: The IRS Data Retrieval tool is expected to be down until the next FAFSA cycle (October 1, 2017). We highly encourage students to order a tax-transcripts if they have to manually enter their 2015 tax information on the FAFSA. They are more likely to be selected for verification of tax information and ordering the tax transcript will help put them ahead of the request from the financial aid offices at the college(s). Below is a quick explanation of what NCAN is suggesting students do and a link to the website or form needed to order a tax transcript. · “NCAN recommends that until the system is available again, families bypass this option and manually enter all the required financial information in both the student and parent sections of the FAFSA. This will allow the form to be completed and submitted.” · After that, have them order a tax transcript because they are likely to be selected for tax verification. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf
The deadlines to apply for Oregon Promise are as stated on the website http://oregonstudentaid.gov/oregon-promise.aspx. The deadline for students Graduating High School between March 1, 2017 and August 1, 2017 AND enrolling in college Fall 2017 is July 3rd. If they would like to receive early notification they should apply by April 1st. Message from the National College Access Network 3/10/17: Looking ahead, we must help students file their FAFSA without the DRT. NCAN recommends our members do the following:
NCAN anticipates increased rates of verification given the lack of availability of pre-verified financial information from the DRT. We join NASFAA in their call on the Education Department to:
NCAN will continue to update members, sending emails when necessary and putting new information, if any, on the NCAN blog. Also, you can follow the play-by-play on Twitter at @collegeaccess. |
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