EOU Social Security Number Disclosure and Consent Statement

You are requested to provide voluntarily your Social Security Number (SSN)  to assist the Oregon University System (OUS) and organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of OUS in developing, validating or administering predictive tests and assessments; administering student aid programs; improving instruction; internal identification of students; collection of student debts; or comparing student educational experiences with subsequent workforce experiences.  When conducting studies OUS will disclose your SSN only in a manner that doesn't permit personal identification of you by individuals other than representatives of OUS (or the organization conducting the study for OUS) and only if the information is destroyed when no longer needed for the purposes for which the study was conducted.  By providing your SSN, you are consenting to the uses identified above.  This request is made pursuant to ORS 351.070 and 351.085.  Provision of your SSN and consent to its use is not required and, if you choose not to do so, you will not be denied any right, benefit, or privilege provided by law. You may revoke your consent for the use of your SSN at any time by writing to the Director of Admissions.

As an eligible educational institution EOU must get your correct SSN to file certain returns with the IRS and to furnish a statement  to you.  The returns EOU must file contain information about qualified tuition and related expenses.  Privacy Act Notice--Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to give your correct SSN to persons who must file information returns with the IRS to report certain information.  The IRS uses the numbers for identification purposes and to help verify the accuracy of your tax return.  For more information please refer to IRS code 6050S.