Verification of Student Identity

Policy Owner: Chief Information Officer

Policy Statement:

Manhattan Area Technical College ensures compliance with federal requirements for verifying student identity in online and distance learning. This policy safeguards student privacy, employs secure authentication methods, and informs students of any related fees.

Policy Rational:

This policy ensures that Manhattan Area Technical College operates in compliance with the provisions of the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008, Public Law 110-315 that requires the verification of student identity in distance or correspondence education. 

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Date: March 1, 2017

Date: March 30, 2021

Type of Action: Revision