Disclosure of SSN

[hahaha1234]

Hi all,

I am completing some forms in order to get reimbursed for my visits to programs. Some forms asked for SSN and I was wondering if I should provide my number.

Thanks in advance

[artsy16]

You have to in order to get the funding. If you don't want to write it and email it for security purposes, you can call the department secretary and tell it over the phone. It's a form of financial aid, so everyone has to give some sort of federal/tax identification number, whether it's a SSN, permanent resident number, or something else for international students.  

[vislabgirlx]

I agree with what artsy16 says. If it is on a paper form that you need to mail in or something, I would definitely see if you could give them the information in a more secure way just to make sure the paperwork doesn't get lost and someone ends up with your SSN. But if it's an online form, it should be fine so long as the website is secure. 

[hahaha1234]

22 hours ago, artsy16 said:

You have to in order to get the funding. If you don't want to write it and email it for security purposes, you can call the department secretary and tell it over the phone. It's a form of financial aid, so everyone has to give some sort of federal/tax identification number, whether it's a SSN, permanent resident number, or something else for international students.  

 

22 hours ago, vislabgirlx said:

I agree with what artsy16 says. If it is on a paper form that you need to mail in or something, I would definitely see if you could give them the information in a more secure way just to make sure the paperwork doesn't get lost and someone ends up with your SSN. But if it's an online form, it should be fine so long as the website is secure. 

Thanks a lot and hope your applications are going well!