Verify Student Identity
To qualify for certain benefits, you are required to submit a copy of a valid form of identification (ID). The documentation table below lists acceptable documents you can use to verify your identity. You can submit your identity verification documents using e-forms. The expected processing time is 10 business days.
Student Identity Verification - Acceptable Documentation
| Documentation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Acceptable Documentation for Lawful Presence and ID Authentication All Documentation must be current, valid and legible |
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| Documentation | Lawful Presence | ID Authentication |
| An Arizona driver's license issued after 1996 or an Arizona non-operating identification license or an Arizona Instruction permit (Limited-Term Arizona IDs, licenses and instruction permits will be required to submit additional documentation). | 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 |
| A United State certificate of birth abroad | Y | N |
| A United States passport (including passport cards) | Y | Y |
| A foreign passport with a United States visa | Y | Y |
| An U-94 form with photograph | Y | Y |
| A United States citizenship and immigration services employment authorization document or refugee travel document (some employment authorization categories may be required to submit additional documentation). | Y | Y |
| A United States Permanent Resident Card | Y | Y |
| A United States certificate of naturalization | Y | N |
| A United States certificate of citizenship | Y | N |
| A tribal certificate of Indian blood or tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs affidavit of birth | Y | N |
| A United States Military ID card (active duty, reserve, and retired) | N | Y |
| Matricula Consular | N | Y |
| Other International Government Identification | N | Y |
| Tribal ID | N | Y |
| Current K-12 Student ID | N | Y |
| Any current, valid, government issued photo ID | N | Y |
| *Maricopa Reserves the right to request additional documentation | ||
Students Living in Arizona
Verification of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence is required by the state of Arizona to be eligible for in-state tuition rates.
MCCCD Domicile Affidavit
A one-year residency requirement is enforced in order for a student to be classified as an in-state student for tuition purposes. There are two forms to choose from: Independent Student, Dependent Student (dependents of parent or spouse) or Veteran Students.
Students Living Outside Arizona
If you live outside of Arizona, you are required to verify your identity before you are eligible for:
How to Submit Verification Documents
Verification documents must be submitted in color (not black or white). The expected processing time is 10 business days.
- Rio Salado College accepts documents online and in-person or by mail:
- Online ID Verification Process
- Have an acceptable form of ID ready before you begin. This may include a state-issued driver’s license or ID, U.S. passport, permanent resident card, military ID, other government-issued photo ID, or a high school ID with a birth certificate (full list is above). You may need color (not black/white) images of both the front and back.
- Log in to your Maricopa Student Center using your MEID and password.
- In your task list, look for Submit ID for Authentication and click the task button to begin.
- Select the correct form link: one is for dual enrollment or concurrent students under 18, and another is for adult students registering for classes.
- Upload your ID through the Student Information System, confirm the type of ID, select the issuing state with the dropdown button (if needed).
- Verification may take up to 10 business days.
- In-person or by regular mail at:
- Rio Salado College
Admissions, Records and Registration
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281 - Documents cannot be submitted by facsimile (fax)
- Rio Salado College
- Online ID Verification Process
