Financial aid professionals can add to their roster of skills by learning how to use the Verification of Identity tool in the FAFSA Partner Portal.
The FSA Training Center now features the “How to Report Verification of Identity Results” microlearning, designed to provide an overview of the verification reporting requirements, including a walkthrough video of how to use the tool in the FAFSA Partner Portal.
The Department requires schools to use the tool to submit results of identity verification for students selected for V4 or V5 verification. Results must be submitted within 60 days of when documentation is requested from the student or 30 days from when the school is aware that a change has occurred. The tool is available for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 award years.
To enroll in the training:
- Log into the FSA Training Center at fsatraining.ed.gov
- Select “Learning Tracks”
- Select “Aid Application Process”
- Choose 2025-26 Verification
- Select “How to Report Verification of Identity Results”
Users have the option of taking only the microlearning on reporting verification of identity results or taking the entire learning track, which provides a refresher on all aspects of complying with verification and conflicting information requirements.
Questions about these courses or other training needs can be directed to helpdesk.fsatraining@ed.gov.
