Is UND in compliance with FERPA regulations while transferring information to Higher One?
Yes. The University must not release FERPA information without written consent by the student and the student may restrict directory information; however, there are exceptions to this rule. School officials who have a legitimate need to know need not seek consent. Higher One is exempt from the written consent rule because it is a school official performing a business function on behalf of the University. In other words pursuant to FERPA, even if you block directory information, the University would be able to share information with Higher One.
