Where does a student create their SVP verification number on their student site?
Account—Overview tab—My student Verification Information. KB 58882
Can changes be made to an account by a third party with a FERPA release on file? Yes or No?
No, a FERPA release only allows for information to be provided to the third party. PowerofAttorney-UOPX.pdf
How is successful ID confirmation found in FAS?
Successful completion will show ID Confirmation "Acceptable" in Received Documents in FAS or SRM > VFP > FPM/Documents KB 79878
Year over Year V4 and V5 Disbursement criteria. Would ID verification need to be completed for 24/25 if there is a valid 25/26 FAFSA on file?
If a student does not have a current award year FAFSA selected for verification and prior-year deadlines have passed, or has a FAS comment about Defect 20153, the ID Confirmation request cannot be generated, and disbursements will be manually overridden. A disbursement HD case can be opened if 14 days have passed since course start date. KB 79878
Once a late disbursement populates, will you be able to see the letter in EXP?
Yes. KB 60257
If a student accidentally provides their FAFSA PIN during SVP, how should a finance advisor respond?
Advise the student to change their FAFSA PIN immediately.
Student Verification Process (SVP).pdf
Who can the student contact regarding the FERPA policies and procedures?
Office.complianceUOPX@phoenix.edu KB 58403
Can a student be cleared for their first class if ID Verification is required?
Students may be temporarily cleared for their first course (or one course after selection) before identity verification is completed; however, funds cannot be disbursed until verification is resolved. KB 79878
If the student needs a paper PWD form issued to them, what can an FA do?
If a paper form is needed and is in eXp, a finance advisor can request to have it sent to the student using the Financial Aid Forms Request. KB 60257
Can a student be eligible for a Late Disbursement if they did not accept loans?
If a student does not accept loans prior to loss of eligibility, the funds cannot be offered as a Late Disbursement. There are no exceptions. KB 72229
What is the maximum number of questions during the SVP process?
The student will be asked a maximum of three (3) questions to complete SVP. The student will have one attempt for the verification code and each of the verification questions that populate. If the verification PIN is provided correctly, the student will have 2 attempts to consecutively provide 2 correct answers for the security questions. KB 51446
Where can a student complete a FERPA release on their student site?
Click the Academic Plan Link
Under Program, click FERPA Release
Click "yes" to release your Educational Records
Click next to continue
Add the third party information, click next
Electronic Signature Consent and Acknowledge
Submit FERPA Release Request KB 47273
What is an acceptable ID for PING and/or Video Verification?
Acceptable IDs include: State ID Driver’s License, Visa, Permanent Resident Card, Global Entry, NEXUS KB 79878
Does a return to lender need to process for a Post Withdrawal Disbursement (PWD) to be eligible?
Yes. After the rate of progression (R2T4) calculation is completed to determine the student's eligibility for a PWD, a letter will be mailed to the student and posted to the letter center in eCampus and a case is created for the advisor. KB 60257.
Can a late disbursement be accepted?
Yes. Once the Late Disbursement Notification is sent to the student, you will see the letter in eXp. The Late Disbursement is accepted electronically through FPM (Accepting a Late Disbursement in FPM) under the Awards & Disbursements tab or by going to the Tasks section of the home page and choosing the Late Disbursement Ready task, which is the preferred method. The student should also receive notification to accept the Late Disbursement electronically from their home page of the website. If the student is not able to complete the Late Disbursement letter electronically, they can use Document Upload on the student's portal. KB 72229
How do I handle SVP with a hearing impaired student and an interpreter?
The interpreter is considered the voice of the student, so you speak to the interpreter as you would to the student. They still go through SVP but no FERPA is required. KB 72392
If a student has a Power of Attorney on file, where can an FA view these details?
Prior to working with a third party, confirm a current POA is on file by viewing the document in eXp and/or see the Registrar’s Office note in OSIRIS Student History
PowerofAttorney-UOPX.pdf
What action is needed if the student has V4/V5, acceptable documents are not on file, and no Student Record Hold: High School Discrepancy is on file.
If a week has passed since the ISIR was received and the student record hold has not been placed on the account yet, please open a precertification HD case to have the hold placed on the account. KB 65144
To be eligible for a PWD, what must a student complete?
A student must attempt at least 6 credits to be eligible for a PWD of loans. KB 60257
What happens if the Late Disbursement is not accepted by the deadline?
Configuration in the Financial Aid System (FAS) is set to create a Ready to be Cancelled QC Hold on Day 30. It is then subject to the timeframes for SFS-O to work the QC hold, so it can vary on when the funds are built down. Eligible students have 30 days to return the Late Disbursement Letter to SFS-O. KB 61518
How does an FA Verify SVP by using the tool?
Click Incorrect if the student answers incorrectly KB 51446
If a Power of Attorney calls in, what can you verify?
LIST A: (Answers to these verification points must be exactly as they appear on the POA form) 1. Student’s first AND last name 2. Student's address 3. Student’s year of birth (if the Day and Month is provided by the caller; you cannot confirm whether it is correct or incorrect and will need to ask another verifying question from List A) 4. Student's last 4 digits of SSN (if a full SSN is provided by the caller, you cannot confirm whether it is correct or incorrect and will need to ask another verifying question from List A)
LIST B: (Answers to these verification points must be exactly as they appear on the POA form) 1. 3rd Party’s first AND last name 2. 3rd Party’s address 3. Length of Time that is indicated on the Power of Attorney form PowerofAttorney-UOPX.pdf
When verifying ID confirmation/PING in SRM, what must be listed?
The Identity Verification Date must be on or after the ISIR date when the student was selected for V4/V5 verification. KB 79878
What does it mean when a PWD is unacceptable due to "Disbursement Numbers Above 6 Max" or "Disbursement number is higher than 6"?
This is a note entered by the system/validation and does not mean the student is ineligible for the PWD. When an SFS-O processor reviews the document, they will take appropriate action before the 30 days to accept the PWD are over. Monitor FAS comments for override comments. If there is no override and more than 30 days have passed since the date on the letter, you may open a Disbursement HD case for assistance. KB 60257
How can a student verbally accept a late disbursement?
Step 1:
Voice to Voice with the student to confirm verbal acceptance of Late Disbursement and notate account with the following details:
Step 2:
If the student approves a verbal acceptance of the Late Disbursement, a Help Desk Ticket Case is required. In the ticket, please include the note details as outlined in step 1 using the following template:
Step 3:
Collect the completed Late Disbursement form from the student. KB 45302