The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) pursuant to RCW 28B.50.090 authorizes this organization to ask you to provide your social security number. The number will be used for keeping records, research on students in general, and summary reporting. Your number also will be provided to SBCTC. SBCTC gathers information about students and programs to meet state reporting requirements. It also helps to plan, research and develop programs. This information helps to support the progress of students and their success in the workplace and other educational programs. When conducting research, your social security number will only be disclosed in a manner that does not permit personal identification. Your social security number will never be used to report personal information. By providing your social security number, you are consenting to these uses as identified. Provision of your social security number and consent to its use is not required and if you choose not to do so, you will not be denied any right, benefit, or privilege provided by law. You may revoke your consent for the use of your social security number at any time.