Can parents or guardians who pay for their children’s housing, obtain information about their account?
Residents under twenty-four (24) are required to have a financial guarantor/co-signer. The person designated by the student as their guarantor-co-signer will be able to obtain information from the Housing Office about the student’s financial status.Due to provisions under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Housing and Residential Life cannot release resident financial information without the consent of the student. Students who wish to grant a financial records release to other parties will need to file the appropriate paperwork with the Housing Office.
Residents under twenty-four (24) are required to have a financial guarantor/co-signer. The person designated by the student as their guarantor-co-signer will be able to obtain information from the Housing Office about the student’s financial status. Due to provisions under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Housing and Residential Life cannot release resident financial information without the consent of the student. Students who wish to grant a financial records release to other parties need to file a FERPA Release for the Disclosure of Housing Financial Information with the Housing Office.
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