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.
2025-26 Verification
These forms are for students enrolled in fall 2025, spring 2026 and/or summer 2026. These forms will be linked to Student Self-Service via the myPNW portal at a later date.
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 2025-26 (PDF)
- Dependent Asset Information Worksheet 2025-26 (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 2025-26 (PDF)
- Independent Asset Information Worksheet 2025-26 (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.
2024-25 Verification
These forms are for students enrolled in fall 2024, spring 2025 and/or summer 2025. These forms are also linked to Student Self-Service via the myPNW portal
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 2024-25 (PDF)
- Dependent Asset Information Worksheet 2024-25 (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 2024-25 (PDF)
- Independent Asset Information Worksheet 2024-25 Accessible (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.