There is a lot of verification that goes into a student ID. Even at the community college level they are going to at least verify your residency to make sure yo

There is a lot of verification that goes into a student ID. Even at the community college level they are going to at least verify your residency to make sure you are paying the correct tuition rate. My local CC even differentiates this on their IDs. But at the state level you will need much more. We are talking 12 years of transcripts and a high school diploma. Vaccination records going back to birth. Income information (paystubs, bank accounts) on you and your family so they can verify your ability to pay tuition or qualify for aid. In order to qualify you’ll need to undergo background checks (felons are not eligible for aid). Then you need letter of reference from at least 3 individuals and your HS guidance counselor. Finally, you will need official SAT test scores, and the college board does their own process of identity verification. Is the process perfect? No. But if you were looking for a vector for fraud, student IDs are probably one of the most onerous.