Guide to Financial Documents for Applicants
Resource guide for applicants submitting financial documentation
Applicant Financial Documentation Requirements and Instructions to Submit
ALL applicants applying to Williamson for Fall 2027 must submit the following REQUIRED financial documents to be considered for Admission.
Williamson Financial Questionnaire (CLICK HERE to download PDF)
- Parent(s) 2025 IRS Tax Return Transcript – View criteria below to determine who should submit a 2025 IRS Tax Return Transcript:
IF Never Married
• Provide info from parent who provides the most financial support to the applicant
IF Unmarried and both legal parents living together
• Provide info from BOTH legal parents
IF Married
• Provide info from BOTH parents
IF Remarried (after being widowed or divorced)
• Provide info from the parent AND step-parent
IF Divorced or separated
• Provide info from parent who provides the most financial support to the applicant
IF Widowed
• Provide info from parent
Copies of parent(s) W-2 Tax forms
Copies of student W-2 Tax Forms (if student is/was employed)
- IF applicable, please submit any supporting documentation regarding an Applicant’s Special Circumstances (financial circumstances, life circumstances, etc.)
For Parent(s) that do NOT file taxes
If you did not file a 2025 tax return you will need to submit a Non-Filing Verification Form along with the following documents that apply to you:
- 2025 W-2 / 1099
- 2025 Social Security Statement
- 2025 Spousal/Child Support Statement
- 2025 Public Assistance Statement
You can obtain a Non-Filing Verification form by going to https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript and selecting “Verification of Non-filing Letter”.
Am I an Independent Student?
You could be considered an Independent Student if you meet specific Unusual Circumstances.
Independent Students would need to submit the following documents that apply to you:
- Legal documents to show you are a ward of the court
- Legal guardianship documents
- A letter explaining your unusual circumstances
- A letter from a family member
- Statements from a professional such as a school counselor, social worker, health professional, clergy member, legal counsel (This person needs to be aware of your situation).
- Obituary or death certificate(s) of parent(s)
- Non-filing verification form from the IRS
- 2025 Social Security Statement
- Potential Student’s 2025 taxes / 2025 W-2 / 1099
**Please be aware that the Financial Aid Office may request additional documentation to verify the information provided on your financial aid application. This may include, but is not limited to, legal separation or divorce documentation for parents. If additional documentation is required, you will be notified and provided with instructions on what needs to be submitted.
How to obtain 2025 IRS Tax Return Transcripts
The tax return transcript can be obtained online. Visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript and select either the blue “Sign in to your online account” button or the blue “Get transcript by mail” button. On the second page of the online form, be sure to select “RETURN TRANSCRIPT”. When selecting how to receive the transcript, the by mail option typically arrives within 10 days while the online option is immediate. RETURN Transcripts may also be obtained by calling 800-908-9946. If the applicant’s parents did not file a tax return in 2025 and received government assistance (Welfare or Social Security) in 2025, an award letter showing proof of government income is required. If the parent pays for child support, a letter of support from 2025 is required. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COPY OF THE IRS FORM 1040.
1040 Tax Return Transcript
NOT accepted
How to submit documents to Admissions
Download and complete the ‘Williamson Financial Questionnaire’ and save it as a PDF.
Request your 2025 IRS Tax Return Transcript either digitally or by mail (see instructions above). Save or scan document file as a PDF.
Save parent(s) W-2 forms as a PDF. If you have a printed copy, please scan and save the parent(s) W-2 forms as a PDF.
Save any other documentation that you are submitting regarding the applicant as a PDF.
If possible, save ALL of the items in one PDF and be sure to include the applicant’s name in the title of the document (file name). If submitting multiple PDF documents please ensure that the applicant’s name is in the title of each document so they can be correctly identified.
Once you are ready to submit/upload the documents in PDF format, please go to the following Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/p9lvcbxcp46w89laygcv
NOTE: The Dropbox link is for submissions only and is setup with secure file transfer and secure access only by the Williamson Office of Enrollment Management.
**Please do not upload pictures or videos of documents. Pictures and videos will not be accepted as they can be blurry and difficult to read. If you are having difficulty submitting any documents please contact the Office of Enrollment Management at cmayerski@williamson.edu.
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I am a high school senior (or a high school graduate) who meets the age requirement and I’m ready to begin the application process for Fall of 2027.
