FERPA

Information for Students, Faculty and Staff

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 student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

Please refer all FERPA questions to Lisa Hochstadt, Deputy Legal Counsel at lisa.hochstadt@baruch.cuny.edu.

CUNY FERPA Policies and Forms

FERPA Policy

FERPA Forms

U.S. Department of Education

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Disclosure of Information from Education Records to Parents of Postsecondary Students

FERPA General Guidance for Students

Frequently Asked Questions – U.S. Department of Education

Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO)

Student Privacy 101 – video