What are parental rights under FERPA?
When a student reaches the age or 18 or begins attending a post-secondary institution regardless of age, FERPA rights transfer to the students. Parents may obtain directory information at the discretion of the institution. Parents may obtain non-directory information (grades, GPA, etc.) by providing a signed consent from their son or daughter. DO NOT! • Use the social security number or student ID number in a public posting of grades or any other information. • Link the name of a student with that student’s social security number or student ID number in any public manner. • Leave graded tests, papers, or other student materials for students to pick up in a stack that requires sorting through the papers of all students. • Discuss the progress of any student with anyone other than the student or the student’s advisor without the written consent of the student. Refer any inquiries from other parties to the Registrar’s Office. • Provide anyone outside of the University with lists or files
