Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008
Applicable Federal Regulations for Student Identity Verification in Distance Education
- Requires institutions to have processes in place through which the institution establishes that a student who registers in any course offered via distance education or correspondence is the same student who academically engages in the course or program (section 34 CFR 602.17(g))
- Makes clear in writing that institutions must use processes that protect student privacy and notify students of any projected additional student charges associated with the verification of student identity at the time of registration or enrollment (section 34 CFR 602.17(H))
Note: Federal regulations do not prescribe the frequency, form, or storage of verification. Each institution is responsible for determining these items.
