Inceptia and Verification Gateway

Verification is the process used to confirm the data reported on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is accurate before your financial aid can be awarded.  If you are selected for verification, it does not mean you have done anything wrong, or mistakes were made.  The Department of Education roughly selects one-third of students across the nation for verification.  Reasons why a student was selected include:

• Randomly selected.
• The FAFSA was submitted with incomplete information.
• The data on the FAFSA appears to contradict itself.
• Estimated information was provided on the FAFSA.

The verification process helps HGTC to ensure that all FAFSA information is accurate and that you receive the correct amount of financial aid.  

The verification process is simple and easy to complete.  If you are selected for verification you will receive an email from VGCS@inceptia.org with the HGTC link to Verification Gateway https://hgtc.verificationgateway.org/#/login. Upon receiving the email, you will need to follow these steps to complete verification:

1. Access HGTC’s unique website, https://hgtc.verificationgateway.org/#/login.
2. Create your account* by answering a few questions and choosing your preferences.
3. Complete the items on your Task List with the requested documentation.
4. Confirm your signature and review your information.
5. Sign your account electronically.

*If you are a dependent student, your parent also needs to create their own account and complete each of these steps.

After you sign your account, the process takes approximately seven business day to review and process.  Sometimes additional information is required, or corrections need to be made to a FAFSA, and it might take a little longer than seven business days.  You can always check that status of your verification by logging into Verification Gateway.

If you are a dependent student, your parent will need to create a separate account and follow these steps :

1. Access HGTC’s unique website link in the email from (insert link).
2. Create an account by answering a few questions and choosing their preferences for notifications.
3. Complete the items on the TaskList with the requested documentation.
4. Confirm your signature and review your information.
5. Sign your account electronically.

Upon completion of verification, HGTC will determine your financial aid eligibility and award your financial aid.  Once your financial aid has been packaged, you will receive an award letter detailing your financial aid awards.  You may also view your awards on your MyHGTC student portal by locating the "My Financial Aid” card with the piggy bank and clicking “Financial Aid Awards.”

If you have questions or get stuck with the verification process, you can contact Inceptia Monday through Friday 9am – 8pm at 833-932-1877 or  VGCS@inceptia.org.

Yes, if you need assistance, we can still help you.  Assistance is available in Tech Central, by calling (843)349-5251, or emailing  financialaid@hgtc.edu.

Inceptia, a nonprofit organization, provides innovation and leadership in higher education access and success through engaging and empowering students and streamlining processes. Our mission is to support schools in illuminating a path towards educational and financial success for students and families, allowing them to pursue their dreams of reaching their full potential. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping schools maximize resources, so they can spend more time delivering meaningful learning experiences across the student lifecycle that fosters education and personal development.