OSFA Verification Workshop Invitation

OSFA Verification Workshop Invitation

Special Invitation from the Director of Student Financial Aid

Greetings Future Panthers and Panther Parents!

Welcome to the Hill! We are excited that you have chosen to join the PVAMU family.

The Office of Student Financial Aid at Prairie View A&M will be holding a virtual FAFSA Verification workshop to assist you with the financial aid verification process and we would like for you to attend. This virtual workshop is open to all incoming freshmen and parents who are entering PVAMU in 2022-23 and have been selected for verification for the 2022-23 academic year. We would love for you to attend this session to gain knowledge about the verification process, and meet the financial aid staff that will walk you through every step of the process. The workshop will provide step-by-step guidance for submitting verification documents and we will discuss how the information submitted can impact your overall financial aid eligibility. The workshop will also touch on the Special Circumstance Appeal process. I hope that you will join us for this informative event. And by the way, feel free to show your PV spirit by wearing you favorite PV attire!

We look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,

Joy D. Thomas, Ed.D. Director of Student Financial Aid

Join us to gain knowledge about the financial aid verification process and meet the financial aid administrative team

TUESDAY, MAY 10 OR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM PLEASE RSVP TO: https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S V_819a53lje8gCeh0 ZOOM MEETING https://pvpanther.zoom.us/j/99793831681?pwd=TWlZOHR4aENkakZL- Tyt1SGg3SEd2UT09 MEETING ID: 997 9383 1681 PASSCODE: 348401

SHOW YOUR PVAMU SPIRIT BY WEARING YOUR FAVORITE PV ATTIRE!

You’re Selected for Financial Aid Verification. Now What? Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an essential step to receiving financial aid and scholarships. It’s what colleges and the federal government use to determine how much financial aid you’re eligible to receive. And in some cases, the U.S. Department of Education will request verification from applicants. If you’re a little confused about the verification process, here are a few steps explaining what to do and where to go for help.

DON’T PANIC

The verification process ensures that you receive all of the financial aid you are eligible for at PVAMU. Being selected for verification is not uncommon. About 30% of FAFSA’s are selected for verification each year by the Department of Education.

ACT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE

Timeliness is Key! PVAMU can not award or finalize your financial aid package until you complete verification. Make sure you check your financial aid requirements and provide all documents.

DON’T IGNORE VERIFICATION REQUESTS

The time it will take to process your verification depends on several factors, including the receipt of all required documentation. Communicating with the Office of Student Financial Aid is important. Be sure to frequently check your University email and Panthertracks.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP

If you are not sure where to start, have questions, or just want to make sure you are providing the correct documentation, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (936) 261-1000 (option #1) or at [email protected] . You may also schedule a virtual appointment to meet with one of our advisors.

REGISTER FOR THE VERIFICATION WORKSHOP

Join us for an upcoming virtual workshop where we’ll answer all of your questions and walk you through the verification process step-by-step. Sessions are available Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m. or Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m.