USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, applicants for admission and enrolled students are advised that the requested disclosure of their Social Security numbers is voluntary. Students who do not provide the University with their Social Security numbers will be assigned special nine-digit numbers. This number or the Social Security number will be used: (a) to identify such student records as applications for admission, registration and course enrollment documents, grade reports, transcript requests, certification requests, and permanent academic records and (b) to determine eligibility, certify school attendance, and report student status. Students are notified, however, that only the Social Security number may be used as an identifier for grants, loans, and other financial aid programs according to federal regulations. The student’s Social Security number will not be disclosed to individuals or agencies outside Tennessee Technological University except in accordance with the institutional policy on student records.