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Submitting Documentation

How to submit the required documentation

There are several ways you can submit your documentation. Please be mindful that we must be able to read the documents.

  • Upload your documents using the link that was sent to you. If you need help uploading documents, watch this video explaining how to upload documents.
  • Bring your documents to DMACC's Southridge Center, and a WTA staff member can help you upload documents using your link.

    DMACC Southridge Center
    Workforce Training Academy
    1111 E. Army Post Road, Suite 2004
    Des Moines, Iowa 50315

Required Documentation

1. Income

Provide the last 3 months of your income from the date of your application. We will accept copies of one of the following:

  • Gross wages, salaries, and vacation pay actually received, including OJT wages
  • Social Security Title II - Disability Insurance Payments
  • SNAP Notice of Decision Letter
  • WAGE-A White Sheet

If you have not worked for the past 3 months, you can provide a Wage-A Screen Document from Iowa Workforce Development.

How to get a WAGE-A Document:

  • Must be in person. They will not accept requests online or over the phone. Their locations are:
    • Ames: 819 Wheeler Street, Suite 6, Ames, IA 50010
    • Denison: 504 Hwy 39 North, Denison, IA 51442
    • Des Moines South: 200 Army Post Road, Ste 44, Des Moines, IA 50315
    • Des Moines North: 100 E Euclid Suite #4 (Park Fair Mall), Des Moines, IA 50313
  • Make sure you have a photo ID and know your social security number.
  • Tell them you're there for a White Sheet/WAGE-A Form. They will have you fill out a form and then someone will process it for you while you wait.
  • They will give you multiple pages. Make sure you upload ALL the pages they give you.

2. Proof of High School Completion

Please submit ONE of the following:

  • An unofficial transcript from your high school OR college that clearly shows graduation date and credential earned.
  • If you are submitting a DMACC credential, transcripts should be sent directly to you.
    • You will upload to WTA using your upload link

3. Proof of State Residency

We will accept a copy of one of the following:

  • Iowa driver's license (must be valid)
  • A recent postmarked envelope with your name and address (e.g., utility bill)
  • Voter’s Registration card