The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as
FERPA, gives students
v the right to inspect and review their
educational records
v the right to seek to amend educational
records
v the right to have some control over the
disclosure of information from their records
In general, educational records are available without specific
permission to college officials with a legitimate need for
access. Information may also be shared with institutions
where a student seeks or intends to enroll.
In most other instances, information from a student’s
educational records may not be released without the
student’s permission.
The Family
Educational Rights & Privacy Act