Proof of Social Security

• Social Security Card
• Federal or State Income Tax W-2
• Federal or State Income Tax or Earning Statement (SSA-1099)

Proof of Eligibility to Work in the U.S.

• Employees must provide documentation to their employers to show their identity and authorization to work. To ensure you’re set up for employment opportunities post-training, Per Scholas requires proof of I-9 documents.
• These document(s) must establish both Identity and Employment Authorization. Jobseekers have two options for proving their employment eligibility:
  • Option A: Upload 1 Document that establishes both Identity and Employment Authorization
  • Option B: Upload 2 Documents – 1 that establishes Identity + 1 that establishes Employment Authorization
• For further details on accepted documents, please see here

Proof of Age

Must be 18 or older

• State Driver License, Permit or Non-Driver ID (not expired)
• Birth Certificate
• Passport (not expired)

Proof of Address

Must reside in the U.S. – Cannot be a P.O. Box

• State Driver’s License, Permit or Non-Driver ID, must have applicant’s current physical address (not expired)
• Bank Statement
• Current utility bill with applicant’s name & current address
• Pay Stub

Proof of Education

Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.

• Transcripts or Diploma Certificate for any degrees earned
• Letter from the registrar of your academic institution verifying completion of your degree
• Combination of documents that form a complete record of your education (must show degree and date earned)

*Foreign credentials require degree evaluation

Proof of Income

• Last few pay stubs (must show one month of income)
• Child Support Payments
• Social Security Disability or Social Security Income printout
• Unemployment printout
• Letter of Support template from individual who will be financially supporting the applicant during training (if you have no other income source)
• Letter of Self-Attestation template (if the applicant has no other income and is capable of financially supporting self)