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Grant verification, explained

Verify the grant before you count on it

EDU Ediligence helps US students and families check eligibility, read FAFSA paperwork and spot grant scams before money or personal details change hands.

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Start with the right check

Three ways to protect your aid before you file or pay.

Eligibility & Verification

Check who qualifies, what counts as income, and how verification works.

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FAFSA & Documentation

Gather the tax, household and identity documents schools ask for.

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Grant Scams & Fraud

Spot fees, fake approval letters and requests for personal details.

Avoid scams →

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A grant is only real when the details check out.

Scam letters look official. A real grant can be confirmed through the Federal Register, your state agency or your school’s financial aid portal. These checks take minutes and protect your money and identity.

  • Match the provider to the Federal Register or your state agency.
  • Confirm the award in your school’s financial aid portal.
  • Never pay an application fee to receive a grant.
  • Keep copies of every document and email.
How to verify a grant

Latest verification guides

New checks, document tips and scam alerts.

Before you pay an application fee, verify the grant.

A real grant never asks you to pay to receive it. Use the checklist.

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