COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY

Frequently asked questions about the Community College Assigned ID

Q: Why is the college assigning identification numbers to all students?
A: Your Assigned ID will protect the confidentiality of your social security number, thereby protecting your identity and privacy. Social security numbers no longer will be used as the "identifier" for students.


Q: What kind of number will it be?
A: Your assigned ID number will be nine digits beginning with an alpha character, for instance A01-123-456. The numbers will be computer generated.


Q: Where will I get my new student id?
A: Beginning October 20, 2003, login to cccweb using your social security number and PIN. Once you have logged into the site, click on Assigned Id. 


Q: What if I use the phone to register?
A: You may use either your social security number or your assigned id, and your existing PIN.


Q: How will graduates and former students of Community College be informed ?
A: Information will be posted on the Community College System website www.cccs.edu, on the individual Community College websites, and in hard copy flyers at registrar’s offices announcing the Community College Assigned ID project.


Q: What if I forget my Community College Assigned ID?
A: Beginning October 20, 2003, login to cccweb using your social security number and PIN. Once you have logged into the site, click on Assigned Id.


Q: Will we still use a personal identification number (PIN) in conjunction with the Community College Assigned ID?
A: Yes, to ensure your identity and access security. If you have an existing PIN, it is still valid. You can change your PIN by logging onto cccweb, then go to Change PIN.


Q: Will the college still need my social security number?
A: Yes, the college will still collect and maintain social security numbers on the computer system for specific limited purposes. These areas include Admissions, Financial Aid, reporting of wages for students, reporting of H.O.P.E. tax credits and Lifetime Learning tax credits. The social security number will no longer be used in any public way, for example, on your Community College ID (identification card).


Q: Will financial aid paperwork still require social security number?
A: Yes, this is a federal policy/law. But, again, the use of the social security number with financial aid will not be made public; it is only for reporting purposes and tracking of loans, etc.


Q: What about official Community College transcripts, will they still have social security number on them?
A: Yes, for now, the social security number will still be used on the official Community College transcript. Obviously, the Community College Assigned ID would not help identify a student to other colleges, graduate schools or potential employers.