Registered students from other nations also must complete a census form. By responding to the questionnaire, students help the Ithaca community receive its fair share of aid for projects ranging from public transportation to recreational programs. Scientific research depends on census data. College students use census information for sociology reports, statistical profiles and other research papers. Decisions on where to locate new stores, restaurants, offices, health-care facilities and other businesses are based on census numbers.
All personal information provided on a census questionnaire is kept confidential.
The Census Bureau is forbidden by law from sharing that information with others, including welfare agencies, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Internal Revenue Service, courts, police and the military. If you do not receive a form by April 8, call the 800 number above or visit one of the special census information centers.