FERPA Guidance and Resources

Guidance:

• FERPA Tutorial: Learn about protecting students' privacy rights with this online tutorial for faculty and staff.

• Disclosure of Student Education Records to Parents

• Directory Information: An explanation of why student information can be used for commercial purposes such as telephone solicitations for credit cards, and steps students can take to prevent the release of their personal information.

Resources:

• University Policy 402, Student Records

• FERPA Consent Forms

• FERPA Regulations

• Student Privacy Policy Office

• U.S. Department of Education Letters of Importance: The U.S. Department of Education enforces FERPA and provides guidance and assistance in interpreting and complying with FERPA. In response to specific inquiries from educational institutions, the Department of Education publishes letters providing opinions on how to interpret and apply FERPA.