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Confidentiality and Access to Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 provides safeguards regarding the confidentiality of and access to student records. This Act will be adhered to by the College. Students and former students have the right to inspect and review their official records and to request a hearing if they challenge the contents of these records. No records shall be made available to unauthorized personnel or groups outside the College without the written consent of the student involved, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure with consent or under legal compulsion. Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Dept. of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with requirements of the act. The office that administers FERPA is the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Dept. of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20202-5901.