In accordance with state and federal law, the disclosure of your Social Security number is voluntary. Please note that if you receive any form of federal aid (which includes student loans), you will be required to provide your social security number so that your aid may be processed. Your number will not be disclosed to anyone outside of Indiana University except in accordance with IU policy on student records. You will be assigned a ten-digit number that will be your University ID. Your University ID number will be included in your admission letter from your department/school.