FERPA and IR Requests

Category: Data Protection FAQs

How does FERPA apply to requesting IR Office data?

There are certain circumstances when educational records can be disclosed without a student’s consent such as to school officials with a legitimate educational interest and to accrediting organizations.

Generally, the IR Office does not provide data regarding individuals.  The IR Office takes seriously our responsibility to protect all confidential, personal data.  Please see FERPA resources cited in other FAQs regarding what circumstances data at the individual level can be provided.  It should be highlighted that accessing financial aid data (e.g. Pell eligibility) at the individual level is only possible under a restricted set of circumstances.  The IR Office generally only provides data at the aggregated level.