CC asking for security

[snoozeandlose]

Is it okay to give out social security number to a community college? I visited and it literally looks like some high school and the last thing I want is my information being handled carelessly. I am only taking a couple of classes here so I am not sure if its required to give it even though the application says required when I try to submit it.

 

[AlteredScale]

Is it okay to give out social security number to a community college? I visited and it literally looks like some high school and the last thing I want is my information being handled carelessly. I am only taking a couple of classes here so I am not sure if its required to give it even though the application says required when I try to submit it.

I went to a CC for three years: it's fine.

Put the SSN down so you can apply and take the classes you need to take.

 

[baxt1412]

Its a federally mandated institution of higher education

 

[costales]

If I'm not mistaken, your SSN is also used as an identifier in the database of the National Student Clearinghouse, which is used for enrollment verification and such.

 

[DesertPT]

If a school (that you will potentially be giving thousands of dollars to) looks so sketchtastic that you don't feel good about giving them your SSN, then maybe you should find a different school. Or just get over it and take classes there like everyone else.