The information university officials can release about a student is restricted by federal law. This can sometimes be challenging for parents and family members if they do not fully understand these restrictions. Please read more below about the law and the steps your student can take to grant you access to information you may need or want.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students" with the following rights:
The right to inspect their education records.
The right to request an amendment to their records if the student believes the records are inaccurate.
The right to control disclosures of their records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
Students can complete a FERPA waiver using the button below to grant third parties, such as parents and legal guardians, access to their information:
