Third-Party Access
FERPA Protections
At the post-secondary level, student education records may be released to a parent or other third party only under the following circumstances:
- Through the consent of the student via FERPA consent to release (established through )
- In compliance with a subpoena
- By submission of evidence that the parents declare the student as a dependent on their most recent Federal Income Tax form () (Parent Affidavit)
- Under the alcohol and controlled substance exception or in connection with a health and safety emergency under the circumstances set forth in § 99.36 (if the student is under 21 years of age)
Managing Your Record Privacy
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· offers a variety of resources to help you further manage the privacy of your education record:
CU Guest Access
Provide read-only, online access for guests to view specific components of your education records.
FERPA Consent to Release
Authorize a parent or third party to contact ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· about your education records.
Full Privacy
Request that none of your directory information be released to any third party or published in campus directories or graduation announcements.
Recommendation Letters
Authorize a ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· faculty or staff member to write you a letter of recommendation.