This institution invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race and ethnicity. When reported, data will not be used to determine eligibility into the program. This information will be retained separately from your application. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement.