How will students enrolling in OHIO Online or degree-seeking at a regional campus complete the identity verification process?
Students will complete the ID verification process asynchronously through a platform called Stripe. This quick and user-friendly process can be accessed through your .
Is verifying my identity required?
Yes, please refer to 黑料视频鈥檚 Verification of Student Identity policy for more information. Students who do not verify their identification will not be allowed to enroll in courses or receive financial aid until the verification is complete.
How often will I need to verify my identity?
Students are required to verify their identity at the beginning of their academic career at 黑料视频 or when 黑料视频 believes the student account has been compromised for any reason. Student identities are also verified in an ongoing way through methods such as proctored exams and other pedagogical and related processes.
Does 黑料视频 retain my biometric information as part of the ID verification process?
Yes, please refer to our privacy policy for information on how 黑料视频 collects, retains and safeguards biometric information.
What happens if I choose not to participate in the OHIO Student Identity Verification process?
Failure to complete the OHIO Student Identity Verification process will prevent access to 黑料视频 systems. If you previously had access to 黑料视频 systems, you will no longer be able to enroll in courses and financial aid will not be disbursed to your student account until the process is complete.
What if I encounter technical problems during the OHIO Student Identity Verification process?
Stripe has developed a on their website for individuals navigating the process.
Do I need to be located in the United States while completing the OHIO Student Identity Verification process?
You can be located outside of the United States while using the Stripe platform to complete the student identity process.
I am not a U.S. Citizen; can I utilize Stripe to complete the OHIO Student Identity Verification process?
Yes. Stripe can complete the .
What documents do I need to verify my identity?
You will need a government ID.
I was unable to successfully complete the online OHIO Student Identity Verification process, what now?
Per 黑料视频's Verification of Student Identity policy, students must verify their identity prior to initial enrollment. If you were unable to resolve a technical issue through Stripe's support or believe you have a unique circumstance, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@ohio.edu or the Graduate College at graduate@ohio.edu.
I have already completed an identity verification process for my federal financial aid. Do I still need to complete the OHIO Student Identity Verification?
Yes. The OHIO Student Identity Verification process is still required. This process is separate from the federal Identity Verification required for some students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
I believe someone used my identity to apply to 黑料视频. What should I do?
If you suspect your personal information was used fraudulently to apply to 黑料视频, act immediately to protect your identity. Contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@ohio.edu or the Graduate College at graduate@ohio.edu to report the concern and initiate an investigation. You should also consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze through the major credit bureaus and review resources from the for additional guidance.
Does completing the OHIO Student Identity Verification process through Stripe affect my credit score?
No, Stripe's identity verification process does not affect your credit score. Stripe verifies your identity but does not a complete a credit check.
Does the OHIO Student Identity Verification process involve a background check?
No, Stripe's identity verification process does not involve a traditional background check.