FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment) prohibits access to, or release of, educational records or personally identifiable information contained in such records (other than directory information) without the written consent of the student. Please see the Office of the Registrar for full explanation and regulatory exceptions.

Directory information can be given out without the student’s written consent.  The University of Missouri defines directory information as a student's name, address, telephone listing, e-mail address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, student level, enrollment status in any past or present semester (i.e., full/part-time), and the most recent education agency or institution attended.  This information is released to anyone, unless restricted by written authorization of the student. Contact staff in the Office of the University Registrar if you wish to restrict this information.

Students may grant parents, guardians, spouse, and/or others access to their educational records maintained by the Office of the University Registrar, Cashier’s Office and the Financial Aid Office by completing the University of Missouri-Columbia FERPA Release Form.

Anyone given access to a student’s records may have access to ALL academic student records including financial aid files, advisement files, disciplinary records, admissions files, and academic records.

Note: If directory information has been restricted, then no information will be released even to designated parties.