Verification
Gather Supporting Documentation
If you did file an IRS Federal Tax Return and need to obtain a tax return transcript, please use one of the following options:
- Fax, mail, or deliver a signed copy of your IRS federal tax return with all schedules for the relevant tax year on the FAFSA.
- Obtain your IRS Tax Return Transcript online, at . Click 鈥淕et Transcript Online鈥 or 鈥淕et Transcript by Mail鈥 and follow the directions provided. To access transcripts online, you must create an account with the IRS.
- Automated telephone Request, call 1-800-908-9946. Tax Return Transcript should be received within 10 business days from the IRS鈥檚 receipt of the telephone request.
- Paper Request using IRS Form 4506-T. Tax Return Transcript should be received within 10 business days from the IRS鈥檚 receipt of your paper request form.
If you did NOT file an IRS Federal Tax Return and need to obtain W-2s, please use one of the following options:
- Contact each employer to request a copy of your W-2 form(s) for the relevant tax year on the FAFSA.
- Go to . Click 鈥淕et Transcript Online鈥. You will be required to create an account with the IRS. Select Wage & Income Transcript for the relevant tax year on the FAFSA. Save and print the document.
- If you are unable to obtain your W-2 in a timely manner, please submit a signed and dated statement certifying (1) the amount of income earned from work, (2) the source of income, and (3) the reason why the W-2 is unavailable.
Verification of Non-Filing Letter
If you need to obtain a Verification of Non-Filing Letter due to earning foreign income, but not required to file a tax return with a non-IRS tax authority for the applicable tax year on the FAFSA, you must request this letter from the relevant tax authority (other than the IRS) in which you (or spouse) would have filed an income tax return. If you need assistance, please call our office 812-888-4361.
2025-2026 Forms
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2026-2027 Forms
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Contact Us
Student Financial Services
Bursar & Financial Aid Offices
Offices are located in the Welsh Administration Building.
Fall and Spring Semester Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Summer Office Hours:
Summer Hours will be observed May 19th through August 8th
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Bursar's Office
Email: Bursars@VINU.EDU
Phone: 812-888-4244
Financial Aid
Email: FA@VINU.EDU
Phone: 812-888-4361
Fax: 812-888-4261


