Family Size-Dependent

This is a form to verify your FAFSA as a dependent student.

View the Family Size Dependent form 2025-26

View the Family Size Dependent form 2026-27

Use this form if...

  • You have been notified by the UMD Financial Aid and Scholarships Office via email and financial aid checklist in MyU that your financial aid application was selected for the verification process and you are a dependent student

Don't use this form if...

  • You are an independent student
  • You have not been notified by the UMD Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to complete verification

Next steps

Once completed, a link will become available to electronically submit this form.

You may receive a separate email to your university email requesting additional tax documentation or employment confirmation. Please follow all instructions included in those communications.

Please note your verification form will remain in initiated status in MyU until reviewed by the UMD Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Do not resubmit this form.