EXCEPTIONS FOR DISCLOSURE ALLOWED UNDER FERPA

FERPA allows for a number of exceptions when information can be disclosed without a signed consent.   For more information on exceptions or to determine if a particular situation falls into an exception category, please call the Registrar or the Director of Human Resources.

What about Parents?

  • When a student reaches 18 or begins attending a postsecondary institution regardless of age, FERPA rights transfer to the student.
  • Parents may obtain directory information only at the discretion of the institution.
  • Parents may obtain non-directory information (grades, gpa, etc.) only at the discretion of the institution and after it has been determined that their student is legally their dependent.
  • Parents may also obtain non-directory information by obtaining a signed consent from their child.   The consent will be on file in the Registrar's office.

 

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