Start Your Season - Financial Aid
Clarity’s Enhanced Tax Verification Process
Below are a list of the most commonly asked questions that schools receive from families. Schools may want to include some of these questions on their own school website or in email communications.
First Time Clarity Applicant Questions:
- How does Clarity make it easier for me to apply for financial aid?
- How will the switch to Clarity impact my award?
- Will I still need to apply every year?
- Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?
- Is my information secure with Clarity?
Enhanced Tax Verification Questions
Schools may want to reference the Tax Verification Guide for screenshots and more detailed information.
- I have a choice to verify through Clarity or the IRS. Which should I use?
- I do not want to do the tax verification process, can I upload my 1040 and W2 instead?
- I am being asked to authorize for future year taxes too, why do you need this?
- What if a family does not reapply for financial aid next year?
- What if a family is not comfortable with authorizing Clarity to retrieve future year taxes?
- Who are James McGowan and Elizabeth Boonin?
- What if I file an extension? How will that impact my application?
Identity Verification Questions