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Each year, the U.S. Department of Education selects some FAFSA applications for a review process called verification. During verification, students—and, when applicable, their parent(s) or spouse—must provide documentation to confirm the information reported on the FAFSA.

The following are the main reasons students are selected: 

• The student was selected randomly. 
• The FAFSA application has incomplete data. 
• The data on the FAFSA application appears to contradict itself. 
• The FAFSA contains estimated or conflicting information.

Federal and/or Institutional Verification Process

We are pleased to announce we have established a partnership with  to expedite the verification process for University of West Alabama. Verification Gateway (VG) from Inceptia is an online portal to guide students and parents through verification.

If your FAFSA is selected for verification, you will receive an email from [email protected] or a postcard from Inceptia with instructions for completing the verification process using the University of West Alabama’s Verification Gateway.

We encourage you to begin the verification process within 7 days of receiving notification from Verification Gateway to ensure you receive your financial aid in time for payments. Failure to complete the verification process could result in the delay or denial of your financial aid.

Follow these steps to complete your verification.

• Access our school’s unique website link in the email from [email protected] or listed below.
• Create your account* and choose preferences for text messages and e-signatures.
• Complete your Task List.
• Confirm your signature and review your information.
• Sign your account.

*If you are a dependent student, your parent also needs to create their own account and complete each of these steps.

University of West Alabama Verification Gateway Links and Deadlines

2025–2026 Federal Verification

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Deadline: Submit all required verification documents by September 6, 2026.

2026–2027 Federal Verification

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Deadline: Submit all required verification documents by September 6, 2027.

Questions about the verification process?

Contact Inceptia, Monday through Friday 8 am – 7 pm Central at 833.932.1877 or [email protected].

About Inceptia

a nonprofit organization, provides innovation and leadership in higher education access and success through engaging and empowering students and streamlining processes. Our mission is to support schools in illuminating a path towards educational and financial success for students and families, allowing them to pursue their dreams of reaching their full potential. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping schools maximize resources, so they can spend more time delivering meaningful learning experiences across the student lifecycle that fosters education and personal development.