Student Identification by Social Security Number

From time to time the university requires that its students and applicants for admission furnish their social security numbers. The university uses these social security numbers to verify identities. Disclosure of these social security numbers is mandatory. The university's record-keeping system was established prior to January 1, 1975, pursuant to the authority given the Board of Regents, Texas State University System, in Section 95.21 of the Texas Education Code. These numbers are also solicited under the statutory authority of 42 U.S.C.A. Section 405 (c) (2) (C).