MassBay Identity Verification Policy

For identity verification purposes, students must present one valid, original, and unexpired government-issued photo ID.

Photocopies, scans, or screenshots are not accepted.

Acceptable Forms of Valid ID*

*Please note this list may differ from the list of approved forms of ID for Financial Aid purposes

U.S. Driver’s License, Learner's Permit, State, or Liquor ID
(Issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles in any state)

U.S. Passport or Passport Card
(Issued by the U.S. Department of State)

Military ID
(Issued to active-duty service members, retirees, and dependents)

Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
(Issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services — USCIS)

Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
(Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs)

DHS Trusted Traveler Cards
(Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

Foreign Passport

Tribal ID Card
(Issued by a federally or state-recognized Native American tribe)

Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
(Issued by USCIS)

Foreign Consular ID Card
(Issued by a foreign government’s consulate)

Unacceptable Forms of Valid ID

• Expired documents
• Photocopies, scans, or screenshots
• Library cards
• Learner’s permits
• Gym or club membership cards
• High School or College Student IDs