Secure Dropbox

To protect yourself from potential identity theft, do not email these documents. Forms can either be mailed, sent to our secure dropbox here, or hand delivered to our office located in Smith Hall.

Verification Form

Use this form if you are required to verify your tax information by Ripon College and/or the Federal Processor

Verification Form PDF

Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose Form
Request for Special Circumstances

Use this to inform the Office of Financial Aid about special financial circumstances.

Request for Special Circumstances (PDF) 

Parent NonTax Filers Form

Use this if neither parent filed taxes for 2023. You must also file 4506T listed below.

Parent NonTax Filers Form

Student NonTax Filers Form (PDF)

Use this if the independent student did not file taxes for 2023.

Student NonTax Filers Form (PDF)

Verification of Non-Filing (4506T)

Use this form to verify your nontax filing status. Required for parents and/or independent students who have not filed 2023 taxes and are selected for verification.

Verification of Non-Filing (4506T)

Master Promissory Note

Federal document required in order to borrow a federal direct student loan.

Master Promissory Note

Entrance Counseling

Federal document required in order to borrow a federal direct student loan.

Entrance Counseling

Independent Status Form

Use this to determine independent status and include supporting documentation.

Independent Status Form (PDF)

Unusual Circumstance Form (PDF)
How do I get an FSA ID?

Directions for students and contributors to create their FSA ID.

How do I get an FSA ID?

Expected Outside Scholarship Form

Use this form to report any outside scholarships that will be paid during the 2025-26 academic year.

Expected Outside Scholarship Form

Reach out about questions

Kinziger, Linda

Director of Financial Aid

Leitner, Luke

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Minor, Emilee

Financial Aid Specialist

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