What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law which affords students
certain rights with respect to their educational records. The
intent of this Act is to protect the privacy of students and their
records.
FERPA provides students the right
to:
- inspect and review their
educational records
- request an amendment to their
records if they believe there is an inaccuracy
- restrict any or all information
from public access
- file a complaint with the U.S.
Department of Education if they feel the University has failed
to follow FERPA guidelines
Take the
FERPA Tutorial
This brief tutorial
on the "Privacy of Student Records and FERPA" is designed to help you affirm the information you've
learned on the following pages:
Basic Rules for Faculty, Staff, Students, and
Parents
Definitions
relating to Student Records and
FERPA
Who has access to student records?
Notification of
Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
