Guide
Real-Time FAFSA Identity Confirmation
Steps to take if your student's FAFSA requires additional identity confirmation.
10 min to completeUpdated Oct 7, 2026
Why Is This Important?
- When a student's FAFSA is flagged for identity confirmation, the student must complete the next steps to verify their identity so the FAFSA can be fully processed for access federal aid.
How To Use This
- Read this guide to learn more about the identity confirmation process and what students need to do if they are flagged for verification.