Directory Information (FERPA)

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.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."

• Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by Colorado Christian University (CCU). CCU is not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. CCU may charge a fee for copies.
• Parents or eligible students have the right to request that CCU correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If CCU decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if CCU still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.
• Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):

• School officials with legitimate educational interest;
• Other schools to which a student is transferring;
• Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
• Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
• Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
• Accrediting organizations;
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
• Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and
•  State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

A school may disclose, without consent, "directory" information. CCU has designated the following information as public or directory information.

- Name, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail address, dates of attendance, class level
- The most recent previous institution attended, major field(s) of study, degrees and awards received
- Participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and the height and weight of members of athletic teams

Students may withhold disclosure of directory information under the provisions of FERPA. To withhold disclosure, a student must provide written notification to Service Central. A form requesting the withholding of directory information is available online or in the Service Central office.

Students may allow a parent or other representative to review or act upon their student records. To grant permission for these designated representatives, a student must provide written notification to Service Central. A form requesting the permission of other representatives is available online or in the Service Central office.