Question What is verification? Answer The Federal Government selects applications for verification as they are submitted. It is then the school's responsibility to request copies of tax return transcripts and other information to verify that the data reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is accurate. Errors must be corrected and sent to the Federal Processor. Eligibility for financial aid can change due to verification. Please note that if a student, and parent, if required, use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when filling out the FAFSA, they may not be required to turn in additional tax documentation. Manhattan Tech strongly recommends families use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when filling out the FAFSA. Students, and parents, if required, may go back into the FAFSA and to make corrections, including using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool if not initially used.