The Verification Gateway platform is an intuitive, automated solution to gather the information and documentation required for Federal and institutional verification. The system utilizes smart technology that includes applying progressive rules to automatically approve verifications or if a manual review is required, separates those verifications for further review. Verification Gateway intuitively guides students and parents through the verification process. With easy-to-follow alerts and task lists, they know what documentation is needed, when it’s due and when they’ve completed their requirements. If clarification is needed, there are helpful tips along the way and the option for personal contact. Verification Gateway collects all necessary documentation and combines it with the student record to eliminate time-consuming sorting and hunting for files. The convenient dashboard makes it easy for administrators to download individual documentation or a complete aid-year streamlining the process to package student files and disburse aid more quickly. Financial Aid staff can spend less time on busywork and gain more time to focus on students. Using the administrator portal, Verification Gateway grants school staff the freedom to manage the online verification process wherever they are and whenever they want. Verification Gateway offers schools a means to award students faster; reduce compliance risk and incoming call volume; and increase efficiency – all while improving student satisfaction. The flexibility of the Verification Gateway platform enables efficient turnaround on systematic changes, like ED requirements.