Is It Safe To Give Out Your Social Security Number On Online College Applications?
I usually try to find print versions of the applications. But sometimes all I can find is the online application. I hear that many colleges prefer that you do the online application anyway.
All the applications ask for your social security number. But my mom’s been worried about the applications that are online and I’m wondering if it’s safe to submit through an online application.
Can my information be stolen somehow?
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look for a lock in the status bar, at the bottom of the browser, if it has a lock you are on a secured network, and it’s okay.
Brenda,
In my country (South AFrica) we do not have social security numbers, however, my experience is that anything, from which someone can derive a criminal benefit, should not be divulged.
Your Mom is right.
Check with the college, they should be able to advise on safer methods.