FERPA Scenarios Please think about the following scenarios. Click the answer you think is correct.

Scenario 1 A parent comes into the bursar’s office to inquire about her son’s current balance. Do you: Balance Due

That’s Correct! The balance due is not a part of the student’s academic record, and may released to the parent. Scenario 1 Correct Click to continue

The balance due is not a part of the student’s academic record, and may be released to the parent. Scenario 1 incorrect Click to continue

Scenario 2 The parent requests an itemized statement of charges. Do you: Itemized Balance

That’s Correct! Individual items on a bill, such as library overdue fines and lab fees can be interpreted as part of the student’s academic record and should not be released. Scenario 2 Correct Click to continue

Individual items on a bill, such as library overdue fines and lab fees can be interpreted as part of the student’s academic record and should not be released. Scenario 2 Incorrect Click to continue

Scenario 3 Transcript A parent calls to discuss his daughter’s education. He asks to see a transcript of her grades. Do you:

That’s Correct! A student’s transcript can be released to a specific individual, but only if the student grants permission in writing for that specific individual. Scenario 3 Correct Click to continue

A student’s transcript can be released to a specific individual, but only if the student grants permission in writing for that specific individual. Scenario 3 Incorrect

Scenario 4 Enrollment A parent is concerned that her daughter is not taking classes. She asks if her daughter is enrolled in class this semester. Do you:

That’s Correct! Whether or not a student is enrolled is “directory” information and may be disclosed. Scenario 4 Correct

Whether or not a student is enrolled is “directory” information and may be disclosed. Scenario 4 Incorrect Click to continue

Scenario 5 Grades A parent wishes to discuss her son’s grades. Knowing FERPA prohibits disclosing grades, the parent asks that at least could you tell her if the student is passing. Do you:

That’s Correct! Pass/Fail status is part of the student’s academic record and cannot be disclosed without written permission from the student. Scenario 5 Correct Click to continue

Pass/Fail status is part of the student’s academic record and cannot be disclosed without written permission from the student. Scenario 5 Incorrect Click to continue

Scenario 6 Tutoring A student discusses her final course grades during a tutoring session. Now that she has disclosed the information, who can you discuss these grades with?

That’s Correct! School officials with a legitimate interest can receive a students grade information. Scenario 6 Correct Click to continue

Just because a student has disclosed information to one person, that does not waive their rights to privacy. Scenario 6 Incorrect Click to continue

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