Complete Verification

General Instructions For Completing Verification

2024-2025 Verification Process

The U.S. Department of Education randomly selects certain FAFSA Applications for a process called verification. If a student is selected for Verification, you should contact Richard Bland College for further instructions. Additionally, you will receive an email regarding your verification status.

Federal and/or Institutional Verification Process

We are pleased to announce we have established a partnership with Inceptia to expedite the verification process for Richard Bland College of William & Mary. Verification Gateway (VG) from Inceptia is an online portal to guide students and parents through verification.

If your FAFSA application is selected for verification by the U.S Department of Education, you will receive an email from VGCS@inceptia.org, or postcard from Inceptia, containing Richard Bland College of William & Mary’s unique website link to start the verification process.

We encourage you to begin the verification process within 7 days of receiving notification from Verification Gateway to ensure you receive your financial aid in time for payments. Failure to complete the verification process could result in the delay or denial of your financial aid.

Follow these steps to complete your verification.

• Access our school’s unique website link in the email fromVGCS@inceptia.org or listed below.

• Create your account* and choose preferences for text messages and e-signatures.

• Complete your Task List.

• Confirm your signature and review your information.

• Sign your account.

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

Richard Bland College of William & Mary Verification Gateway Links and Deadlines

2023-2024 Federal Verification: https://rbc.verificationgateway.org

Deadline for submitting these documents is 7-15-24

2024-2025 Federal Verification: https://rbc.verificationgateway.org

Deadline for submitting these documents is 6-30-25

Questions about the verification process?

Contact Inceptia, Monday through Friday 8 am – 7 pm Central at 833.932.1877 or VGCS@inceptia.org.

About Inceptia

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.