What Is FERPA?
Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that allows parents access to their children's educational records. When a student turns 18 years old, or enters a post-secondary institution (at any age), the rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the student.
At Buffalo State University, federal law, state law and regents policy govern access and release of student records. These forms must be completed by the registered student as outlined on the Registrar's website. Additional information on FERPA.
FERPA release forms from students may only be accepted at the Registrar's Office Window with a valid drivers license or Buffalo State Student ID. Or they can be emailed from the registered students Buffalo State University email address to regofc@buffalostate.edu.
FERPA forms are only valid for one academic year, then the student must fill out and submit a new one. Once a FERPA form is accepted, a note pertaining to this FERPA release will be available within the student's Degree Works Audit Sheet within the notes section.