2016–2017 Verification Form
SNAP Benefits
Your 2016–2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was selected for review in a process called verification. The law says
that before awarding Federal Student Aid, we may ask you to confirm the information you (and your parents if dependent) reported
on your FAFSA. To verify that you provided correct information, we must compare your FAFSA with the information on this worksheet
and with any other required documents. If there are differences, your FAFSA information may need to be corrected. After reviewing
this document, we may ask for additional information. If you have questions about verification, contact us as soon as possible so that
your financial aid will not be delayed.
Student’s Information
_______________________________________________
__________________________
Last Name
MCC Student ID #
First Name
M.I.
__________________________(____)________________
Student’s E-mail
Home Phone Number
__________________________
Date of Birth
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP)
Did you or your parent (if dependent) receive SNAP benefits (food stamps) during the calendar year 2014 or 2015?
□ Yes
□ No
Dependent Student - Answer this question about your parent(s)’ household which includes:
 The student.
 The parents (including a stepparent) even if the student doesn’t live with the parents.
 The parents’ other children if the parents will provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2016, through June 30,
2017, or if the other children would be required to provide parental information if they were completing a FAFSA for 2016–
2017. Include children who meet either of these standards even if the children do not live with the parents.
 Other people if they now live with the parents and the parents provide more than half of their support and will continue to
provide more than half of their support through June 30, 2017.
Independent Student – Answer this question about your household which includes:
 The student.
 The student’s spouse, if the student is married.
 The student’s or spouse’s children if the student or spouse will provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2016,
through June 30, 2017, even if the children do not live with the student.
 Other people if they now live with the student and the student or spouse provides more than half of their support and will
continue to provide more than half of their support through June 30, 2017.
Note: If we have reason to believe that the information regarding the receipt of SNAP benefits is inaccurate, we may require
documentation from the agency that issued the SNAP benefits in 2014 or 2015.
Certification and Signatures
I certify that all of the information reported on this worksheet is complete and correct.
Dependent Student: Student and one parent must sign and date this worksheet.
Independent Student: The student must sign and date this worksheet.
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Student’s Signature
Date
Submit the completed worksheet to:
Muskegon Community College
Student Welcome Center
Or FAX to:
FAX: (231) 777-0475
WARNING: If you purposely give false or misleading
information on this worksheet, you may be fined, be
sentenced to jail, or both.
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Parent’s Signature (if dependent student)
Date
Or mail to:
Muskegon Community College
Attn: Financial Aid Office
221 S Quarterline Road
Muskegon, MI 49442
You should make a copy of all documents submitted for your records
REV: 02/16
FAC16SNP