• FERPA gives certain rights to parents regarding their children's educational records.
  • Rights transfer to the student:
    • Upon reaching 18 years of age or
    • Attending any school beyond the secondary level (High School).
       
• When may a parent access a student's educational records?
  • Law allows parental access if student is claimed as a dependent for Federal income tax purposes.
  • Access is granted to both the parent who claims the student as well as the parent who is not claiming the student.
  • Parent must complete Parental Request for Academic Information (available in the Registrar's Office or academic department) each time information is requested. 
  • Parent Affidavit for Academic Information (.pdf)

• How can a parent access student information if the student is not being claimed by either parent for Federal income tax purposes?
  • Parent can have access only if the student is willing to release information.
  • Student must complete the 3rd Party Release via myUNT.
  • Students can find directions on how to complete the process here.
• A parent may access student information but may not act on the student's behalf except in emergency situations.

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