FERPA Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of students' educational records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Students have specific, protected rights regarding the release of such records, and FERPA requires that institutions adhere strictly to these guidelines.
The purpose of this Web site is to serve as an educational tool for the faculty and staff of Florida State University. As employees of the university community, we need to work together to ensure that the rights of our students are not violated and that we remain in compliance with federal law. If at anytime you feel that this Web site has not fully answered questions you have about FERPA, please contact one of the following people:
- Kim Barber, University Registrar kabarber@admin.fsu.edu
- Rob Rinehart, Coordinator Admissions/Registration rrinehart@admin.fsu.edu
- Mike McKeown, Enrollment Management Specialist mmckeown@admin.fsu.edu
The Office of the Registrar wishes to thank the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Federal Department of Education, and the National Association of College and University Attorneys for their contributions to this Web site.