Applicants must be permanent residents with valid Social Security numbers in order to qualify. (pfcdonoragency.com)
The three credit bureaus state that they only accept valid Social Security numbers, so any alternative would not work for the purpose of checking credit, making it a wasted effort. (sapling.com)
To be eligible for the majority of federal student loans, applicants must demonstrate financial need, be U.S. citizens with valid Social Security numbers, and show they are qualified to obtain a college education by having a high school diploma or General Educational Development certificate, or GED. (gobankingrates.com)