You may be familiar with FERPA rights at the secondary level, but did you know these rights transfer to the student once they begin post-secondary education? Regardless of age, once your student enrolls in a college course, they gain full control over their educational records.
This transition marks a significant shift for both you and your student. They may experience newfound freedom鈥攃hoosing their own classes, setting their schedule, and making independent decisions. Meanwhile, your role shifts from managing their records to offering guidance and support.
Before they head off to college, establish a communication plan. Discuss what information will be shared and how. Your student will have full access to their academic records through their MyOHIO Student Center.
This is their time to find their voice. Support them as they navigate higher education while still in a safe and supportive environment. You can support your student by familiarizing yourself with the resources available at OHIO, such as the university catalog, academic calendar, and the registrar website.
Requesting Educational Records
If your student completes a Consent to Release form (FERPA form), you, as the designated recipient, must submit an official request each time you need access to their records. All requests will be verified to ensure only the records authorized by the student are shared. Once verified, the educational records will be sent via the United States Postal Service. Requests are typically processed and mailed within 1-3 business days. We can only provide current information, so if you are requesting grades for a specific semester, please wait at least one week after the semester ends before submitting your request.
When submitting your request, please include the following information:
- Student Information: Full legal name, Student PID, and the specific record being requested.
- Requestor Information: Full name, address (including city, state, and ZIP code), and phone number.
- Additionally, please sign and date your request.
All requests should be faxed to 740.593.0216, mailed or hand delivered to 黑料视频, Office of the University Registrar, 1 黑料视频, Chubb Hall, Athens, OH 45701.
Please review the description and submission instructions for the form carefully.
FERPA Forms | Description | How to Submit | Download Form |
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Certificate of Dependency (Parent Affidavit) | The Certificate of Dependency Form is an official document used by 黑料视频 to grant parents or legal guardians access to a student鈥檚 educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Normally, FERPA protects student records from unauthorized access, but this form allows dependent students to give their parents or guardians permission to view these records. Note: University Registrar may require additional documentation. | Please mail this form to the address listed at the top of this form or fax to 740. 593.0216. | Signature required.
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