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The Application Process

The Application Process

Guide to the Clarity financial aid application for families

Family Application Guide

Applying for the 24/25 enrollment year

Step 1 - People

Parents and Guardians

Addressing the living situation

Where do I get an access code?

Who counts as other dependents?

Can I add or remove a student?

Can I add/remove a school in my application?

Can I add/remove a non-student applicant?

Step 2 - Background

What are the background questions?

Step 3 - Verification

How do I change the names listed on my tax verification (4506c document)?

How can second parent sign the 4506c document?

What should I do if the names are out of order on the 4506c?

The 4506c tax verification form won't load

What if I changed my name and it differs from my 2023 taxes?

I received an email that Clarity wasn't able to verify my tax information with the IRS. What do I do?

Step 4 - Financials

What is taxable and non-taxable income?

I don't use the US dollar - how can I convert my numbers?

Expenses, Assets, and Personal Accounts

Business Owners

Where do I find X on my tax documents?

What is Form 1040?

Step 5 - Review & Submit

Application Fee Payment

I received an application fee waiver code from the school but it's not working

Post Application Submission

When will we be notified of the results?

How do I upload supporting documents to my application?

How do I upload multiple files for a document request?

Can I make changes to my application after submitting?

Tax Return Documents for 1040 Verifications

IRS Verification and Document Requests

What happens when the IRS Verification Fails?

What is this Tax Form?

How to Upload Documents: Virtual Walkthrough