ID Authentication
The Maricopa Community Colleges require students to submit a valid form of identification for authentication. This allows us to confirm a student's identity and prevent identity theft. Students can submit their identification online through the task list in their Student Center or in person at any of our Admissions, Records, and Registration offices or online.
Verifying your identity is important to both you and us, which is why we request that you provide a government-issued photo ID.
Note: Students must submit their own ID.
Failure to provide a government-issued photo ID in a timely manner will result in your financial aid award being canceled. This may result in being dropped from your classes for non-payment of tuition.
Note: If you no longer plan to attend courses, please drop your classes.
Complete List of Acceptable IDs
| Documentation | Eligible Status | Identification (ID) Authentication | Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Arizona Driver's License issued after 1996 or an Arizona Identification Card or an Arizona Instruction Permit with the exception of Limited Term | Y | Y | Y |
| A birth certificate or delayed birth certificate issued in any state, territory, or possession of the United States (A hospital record/certificate and certified Abstract of Birth are not acceptable) | Y | N | Y |
| A United States Certificate of Birth Abroad | Y | N | Y |
| A United States passport (including passport cards) Important Note: Passports must be signed in order to be used for Identify Verification or Eligible Status. |
Y | Y | Y |
| A foreign passport with a United States Visa. | Y | Y | Y |
| An I-94 form confirming eligible status. | Y | N | N |
| A I-797 Notice of Approval may qualify—see Director or designee (Notice of Action is not approval) | Y | N | N |
| A United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization | N | Y | N |
| Refugee Travel Document | Y | N | N |
| A United States Permanent Resident Card | Y | Y | Y |
| A United States Certificate of Naturalization | Y | N | Y |
| A United States Certificate of Citizenship | Y | N | Y |
| A tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs affidavit of birth | Y | N | Y |
| A United States Military ID card (active duty, reserve, and retired) | N | Y | Y |
| Matricula Consular | N | Y | Y |
| Other International Government photo ID | N | Y | Y |
| Tribal ID | N | Y | Y |
| K-12 Student photo ID | N | Y | N |
| Government issued photo ID | N | Y | Y |
| College photo ID | N | N | Y |
How to Submit Your Identification
Follow the steps below to submit your identification securely through your Student Center.
- Log in to your Student Center.
- Review your Task List for any outstanding identification tasks.
- Select your College from the drop-down menu.
- Choose the appropriate type of ID being submitted.
- Acknowledge that the information being submitted is accurate and provide permission to share the document among the Maricopa Community Colleges.
- Use a scanner or digital camera (such as a phone camera) to create a color file of your identification. Make sure the whole document is captured and clearly legible.
Note: Your form submission may be rejected if the image does not meet these requirements, and you will be required to resubmit your identification. - Select the Upload button to browse your files. Locate and select the image of your identification, and then click the Upload File button.
Note: If you uploaded the wrong file, the Replace button will be available for you to make any necessary changes. - Upload any additional files by repeating Step 7.
- Once you have uploaded all your identification, click the Submit button.
- You have successfully submitted your form.