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FERPA Information

Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that allows parents access to their children’s educational records. When a student turns 18 years old, or enters a post-secondary institution (at any age), the rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the student.

At Buffalo State University, federal law, state law and regents’ policy govern access and release of student records. These forms must be completed by the registered student as outlined in Registrar's website.

Find more information on our Registrar's website at https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/ferpa

FERPA release forms from students may only be accepted at the Registrar's Office Window with a Valid Picture Drivers License or Buffalo State Student ID. Or, if they are emailed from the registered student's secure Buffalo State email address to regofc@buffalostate.edu.

FERPA forms are only valid for one academic year, then the student must fill out and submit a new one.

Once the form is accepted, a note pertaining to this FERPA release will be available within the student's Degree Works Audit Sheet (it appears in the NOTES section).

Dean of Students Office

Buffalo State • 1300 Elmwood Ave • Campbell Student Union 311
Buffalo, NY 14222 • Phone: (716) 878-4618 • Fax: (716) 878-3006

deanofstudents@buffalostate.edu

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