Verification FAQ

At Barton Community College, we are committed to maintaining a secure and accurate admissions process. As part of this commitment, some applicants may be required to verify their identity through our official identity verification system.

If selected for verification, you will be asked to provide a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID and a selfie to confirm your identity.

After submitting your application, you may receive a text message with instructions for completing the identity verification process. Please note: your application cannot move forward until the verification process has been successfully completed.

Once your documents have been submitted, you will receive an on-screen confirmation. If your identity is successfully verified, your application will continue through the admissions process. If additional information is needed, you will be contacted using the email address provided on your application.

Dual Enrollment and international students are not included in this process and should follow their designated enrollment procedures.

Why do I need to verify my identity?

Identity verification is essential to maintain security and integrity of academic records, protect personal data, and comply with federal regulations.

Please note: Applications cannot move forward until required identity verification is successfully completed.

How do I know if this request is real?

Starting in the Fall of 2026, new applicants will receive an identity verification request that contains a clickable link at the cell phone number provided in their application. Barton will always provide a secure and clearly defined method for responding. If you are ever uncertain about the legitimacy of a request, please contact Admissions at admissions@bartonccc.edu or 620-786-9286 or 800-722-6842 for confirmation.

How will I verify my identity?

You will receive a text message sent to the number you provided on your application. The message will include a link to be opened on your mobile device where you will submit your documents and a selfie. Thus, to complete the process, you must use a mobile device with a working camera.

What documents will I need to complete the identity verification process?

The following unexpired government-issued photo identification documents are accepted:

Driver’s License
State Identification Card
Tribal ID Card
Green Card
Permanent Residency Card
Passport
Employee Authorization Card

We can only accept the unexpired government-issued photo identifications above. If it is not specifically listed above, we cannot accept it.

How long does the identity verification process take?

After your documents have been submitted, you will see on-screen confirmation that they have been received. If your documents are successfully received and verified, your application will be sent for processing, and you’ll receive your acceptance email within 48 hours. If additional information is required, you will receive an email to the email you provided on your application.

What do I do if I deleted or never received the text message with access to the link?

Please contact Admissions at admissions@bartonccc.edu or 620-786-9286 or 800-722-6842 for confirmation.