Which of the following unexpired identifications may be used to verify the identity of a student for the Statement of Educational Purpose?

• A. Military ID
• B. School issued ID
• C. Driver's license
• D. Passport

Answer: (C)

Identity verification for the Statement of Educational Purpose rests on presenting a valid government-issued photo ID that confirms who you are. A driver’s license meets this requirement well: it’s issued by a government authority, includes a clear photo of you, your name, and an expiration date, and is widely accepted for verifying identity at signing. School-issued IDs aren’t suitable here because they’re not government-issued and don’t provide the same level of independent verification. Passports and military IDs also qualify as government-issued photo IDs, but among the options given, the driver’s license is the most common and readily available choice for this purpose.