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Privacy of Student Records (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a United States federal law that protects the accuracy and privacy of students' education records. Each student has the right to:

Access

Inspect and review his/her education records within 45 days of submitting a request.

Amend

  1. Request changes to his/her education records if inaccurate or misleading information is found.
  2. Be invited to a hearing if his/her request is not granted.
  3. Store a statement of inaccuracy with his/her records if the School still decides to not amend the records.

Non-Disclosure

Non-disclosure of his/her education records except with his/her written consent or in certain circumstances designated by the act, such as the release of Directory Information.

The University is obligated to notify students of these rights at least once a year.

Penalty for Lack of Compliance

Failure to comply with FERPA regulations could result in the loss of any or all federal funding.

More Information

The information provided above is simplified to make FERPA easier to understand. For more details:

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If a Violation Occurred

If you know or suspect that a FERPA violation occurred:

If You Are an Employee

Contact your supervisor to resolve the problem. If you're not satisfied with your supervisor's response, contact the Whistleblower Coordinator.

If You Are a Student

Contact the office which administers your degree program to resolve the problem. Also see Procedures for Seeking the Correction of Student Records and Policy on Student Grievance Procedures. If you're not satisfied with that office's response, see FERPA General Guidance for Students.