Taxable College Grants and Scholarships-Independent

This form collects additional financial information used to calculate eligibility for financial aid programs.

View the Taxable College Grants and Scholarships Independent form 2025-26

View the Taxable College Grants and Scholarships Independent form 2026-27

Use this form if...

  • You are an independent student
  • You will need to provide the following information to complete this form:
    • Amount of college grants, scholarships or AmeriCorps benefits that were reported as income to the IRS on line 1a of your or your spouse's Federal Tax return form 1040 or on Schedule 1—line 8r (you or spouse paid taxes on the amount of these grants, scholarships or benefits)

Don't use this form if...

  • You are an dependent student

Next steps

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

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.