Required Forms
The Office of Financial Aid at Purdue University Northwest must request information or documents based on the verification type or documentation required by the Department of Education. Check Student Self-Service through the myPNW portal to see which documents or information are required to complete your financial aid file. Additional forms may be found at Forms and Instructions.
Instructions: Complete and turn in all required documents requested from you. Include your PUID number and name on all documentation submitted to the Financial Aid Office. All documents must be signed with a written signature.
2022-23 Verification
These forms are for students enrolled in fall 2022, spring 2023 and/or summer 2023
Dependent Students Selected for Verification
Students required to report parent data on the FAFSA, are considered to be a dependent student for Federal Student Aid purposes.
- Dependent Verification Worksheet 2022-23 (PDF)
- Dependent Asset Information Worksheet 2022-23 (PDF)
- If follow-up forms are required they will be sent via PNW email
Independent Students Selected for Verification
Students not required to report parent data on the FAFSA, that met at least one criteria to be independent, are considered an independent student for Federal Student Aid purposes.
- Independent Verification Worksheet 2022-23 (PDF)
- Independent Asset Information Worksheet 2022-23 (PDF)
- If follow-up forms are required they will be sent via PNW email
Other Required Forms
If required, notification will be posted in the Self-Service Student Requirements tab accessed via the myPNW portal.
2021-22 Verification
These forms are for students enrolled in fall 2021, spring 2022 and/or summer 2022
Dependent Students Selected for Verification
Students required to report parent data on the FAFSA, are considered to be a dependent student for Federal Student Aid purposes.
- Dependent Verification Worksheet 2021-22 (PDF)
- Dependent Asset Information Worksheet 2021-22 (PDF)
- If follow-up forms are required they will be sent via PNW email
Independent Students Selected for Verification
Students not required to report parent data on the FAFSA, that met at least one criteria to be independent, are considered an independent student for Federal Student Aid purposes.
- Independent Verification Worksheet (PDF)
- Independent Asset Information Worksheet (PDF)
- If follow-up forms are required they will be sent via PNW email
Other Required Forms
If required, notification will be posted in the Self-Service Student Requirements tab accessed via the myPNW portal.