Florida Atlantic University Parent Guide
FERPA
FERPA
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Federal Law 20 U.S.C 1232g (FERPA), and Florida law, Section 228.093, Florida Statutes, provide a right of privacy to students regarding their educational needs.
Under these laws, an educational institution and its employees may not permit the release of personally identifiable records or reports of a student without written consent of the student.
The information on the facing page may be released without the student’s written permission. However, the student may opt to consider this information confidential as well.
If your student does not want directory information released, he/she must complete the Request for Non-Release of Directory Information form available at registration office. Click on the forms link on the left side and find the Request for Non-Release of Directory Information form listed under the student information section.
The Privacy Act exists to protect your son/daughter’s right to confidentiality and limits our release of information to you. However, parents can obtain financial aid and billing information with the consent of their son/daughter by completing and submitting a FERPA form or by accessing MyFAU. In order to access MyFAU, your son/daughter will need to provide you with his/her username and password.
Directory information is considered public information and can include:
- Name
- Address
- Phone
- Date and place of birth
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees, honors and awards received
- Major program
- Height and weight of athlete
** Please note that "Directory Information" can be released to others.
