Welcome to the central repository for USMMA financial aid documents. Please review your award letter or verification notice from the Office of Financial Aid to determine which forms you need to complete.

How to Submit Completed Forms: You may submit completed and signed forms to the Office of Financial Aid via email at financialaid@usmma.edu, by fax at 516-773-5390, or by mail. Please ensure the Midshipman’s full name and Class Year are included on all documents.

Accepting, Modifying, or Reporting Aid

• 2026–2027 Acceptance - Decline Form (PDF)
  Required to accept, reduce, or decline your direct loans before funds can be disbursed.
• Financial Aid Release Consent Form (PDF)
  Authorizes the USMMA Office of Financial Aid to share your financial aid package details with parents, guardians, or outside scholarship organizations in compliance with FERPA privacy laws. (Note: This form covers financial aid records only and does not release academic grades or medical records).

FAFSA Verification Forms

Only complete these forms if your FAFSA was randomly selected for Verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Check your verification notification to determine which tracking code (V1, V4, or V5) applies to you.

• Standard Verification (V1 Track):
  • 2026–2027 V1 - Dependent Verification Form (PDF)
  • 2026–2027 V1 - Independent Verification Form (PDF)
• Custom Verification (V4 Track):
  • 2026–2027 V4 - Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose (PDF)
• Aggregate Verification (V5 Track):
  • 2026–2027 V5 - Dependent Verification Form (PDF)
  • 2026–2027 V5 - Independent Verification Form (PDF)

Special Circumstances & Additional Financial Data

• 2026–2027 Special Circumstances Document (PDF)
  Submit this form if your family’s financial situation has drastically changed due to unemployment, severe injury, or a change in household status since filing your FAFSA.
• 2026–2027 Statement of Real Estate Investment Value (PDF)
  Required only if requested by the financial aid office to clarify real estate or investment asset values reported on your FAFSA.

Instructional Guides & Walkthroughs

Step-by-step guides to help you complete online federal requirements:

• How to Complete Entrance Counseling and MPN for Federal Direct Loans (PDF)
  Guide for completing student Entrance Counseling and signing Master Promissory Notes on StudentAid.gov.
• How to Request an IRS Tax Transcript (PDF)
  Instructions on obtaining official tax transcripts directly from the IRS if selected for verification.
• IRS Verification of Non-Filers Guide (PDF)
  Instructions for non-tax filers to obtain proof of non-filing status from the IRS.