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Completing the Dependent Verification Form is essential for securing financial aid at UMass Amherst. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to help you fill out the form accurately and efficiently online.

Follow the steps to complete the Dependent Verification Form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your chosen digital format.
2. In Part I, input your personal information. Fill in your last name, first name, middle name, date of birth, SPIRE ID, phone number, and email address. Ensure all entries are clear and legible.
3. Proceed to Part II to provide your parents' household information. List yourself first, followed by your parents or stepparents, and include additional children supported by your parents if applicable. Use the corresponding checkboxes to indicate if you provide more than half of their financial support.
4. Navigate to Part III, where you will indicate whether you or your parents filed a 2015 Federal Income Tax Return. Be sure to answer all questions completely.
5. In Part IV, complete the section if you or your parents did not file a tax return. If applicable, request an IRS Verification of Nonfiling and submit the necessary documentation.
6. Continue to Part V to detail any other income received in 2015. Accurately fill out each source of reported income to ensure completeness.
7. For Part VI, indicate whether child support was paid in 2015. Provide requested details about the payments made.
8. Finally, review and complete the certification in Part VII. Sign the document where indicated, ensuring it is printed and signed, as digital signatures are not accepted.
9. After completing the form, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the filled-out document.

Complete your documentation online today to secure your financial aid at UMass Amherst.