Can colleges ask to see your passport?

Applying to College
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<p>Though I'm a U.S citizen, I lived in India for 8 years. I came back to U.S when I was 9. Can colleges ask for a passport copy to verify this information.</p>

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<p>Why would they?</p>

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<p>Are you thinking that they want to verify you are a citizen? If so a birth certificate or other papers will suffice. Most Americans do not have passports because most do not travel overseas, so other documents are generally used.</p>

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<p>I’m with BrownParent. Why would they?</p>

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<p>If you are hired to work for the college/university, you will be required to provide proof of identity and US work eligibility for the I-9 form. Your US passport can be used for that. </p>

<p>If you will hold a particular scholarship that requires US citizenship, your US passport would be a valid ID document to verify that status.</p>

<p>If your passport has expired, it would be smart to get a new one. Lots of students end up doing study abroad programs, and you don’t want to be renewing your passport at the last minute.</p>