Northeastern State University

Disclosure of Educational Records

Northeastern State University will disclose information from a student’s education records only with the written consent of the student, with the following exceptions as defined in FERPA, as amended, which waive prior student consent:

1. School officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records.
2. Officials of schools to which the student seeks to transfer.
3. The Comptroller General of the United States, the HEW Secretary, the administrative head of an educational agency, or State educational authorities.
4. In connection with a student’s application for, or receipt of, financial aid.
5. To State or local officials or authorities if specifically required by a State law that was adopted before November 17, 1974.
6. To organizations or educational agencies conducting legitimate research, provided no personally identifiable information about the student is made public.
7. Accrediting organizations.
8. Parents of a dependent student upon proof of dependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
9. To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena: provided that the educational agency or institution makes a reasonable effort to notify the student of the order or subpoena in advance of compliance.
10. To appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency.
11. The results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the University against an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence to the alleged victim of that crime.

This information shall only be transferred to a third party, however, on the condition that such party will not permit any other party to have access to the information without the written consent of the student.

Access to Educational Records

In accordance with FERPA, as amended, eligible students are entitled to access official educational records directly related to the student, including the right of inspection and review. Students should contact the appropriate records custodian for more information. A list of the types, location, and custodians of educational records is included below.

Correction of Educational Records

Students have the right to ask to have records corrected that they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of their privacy rights. Contact the records custodian for more information.

Types, Locations, and Custodians of Educational Records