FERPA Release Form.pdf

Allows students to grant third-party access to educational and financial records
Covers all non-directory information, including admission status, tuition, grades, and financial aid
Permissions granted stay in effect until revoked in writing by the student
Students may not select specific subsections of academic records to be released

FERPA Definition

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Protects the privacy of educational records and establishes the right of students to inspect and review their records

Directory Information

Includes student name, major, local address, current course load, university email, and dates of attendance
May be disclosed by the institution at its discretion
Students may request to withhold the release of directory information by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing

Non-Directory Information

Includes admission status, tuition, fees, grades, probation, attendance, and financial aid information
Will be released to designated parties if the student signs the release form

Student Rights

May complete a new form to cancel the release at any time
May file complaints with the FERPA office in Washington, D.C. concerning alleged failure to comply with the Act
May request to withhold the release of directory information by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing