DanceMom Wrote:
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> SSN numbers are assigned by
> which state you resided in when you received it.
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> It also seems as though using a fake number would
> be some sort of crime.
This statement is not entirely true. Back in the day, SSNs were not given until you were about the age of 14. or just before you "started" your first job. And the U.S. was already filled people. I have never lived in another state nor have my children and grandchildren but all our SSN begins with a different number. I don't think state have anything to do with the number. Also this is three different generations so time and technology could have change things.
All a SSN does is confirm that a particular number has been issued to a particular name.
It is only a crime when you try to benefit or fraud the government. If the college shop requires a SSN then provide them with one. They will want more information before they will accept you, and usually that's more than one appointment or meeting of the minds.
If you perform the shop are you going to say ------>"Hi, I am Joe Blow and I would like to filled out a college application and I am going to use a fake SSN." ?