Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of unexpired identification to verify identity for the Statement of Educational Purpose?

• A. Military ID
• B. School issued ID
• C. Driver's license
• D. Social Security Card

Answer: (D)

Identity verification for the Statement of Educational Purpose requires a current, unexpired ID that includes a photograph. A Social Security Card does not have a photo and isn’t a photo ID, so it isn’t acceptable for proving identity in this process. In contrast, a military ID and a driver’s license are government-issued photo IDs and meet the requirement. A school-issued ID can also be accepted if it includes a clear photo and is recognized by the institution. The key idea is that the ID must be a current photo ID to confirm who you are.