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Scenario Q&A  Question:  A student's parent calls asking how the
student is doing in class.  Can you release this information?
Answer: No.  Even though the person inquiring may be the
student's parent, FERPA recognizes students in post-secondary
education as adults, regardless of age. Therefore, unless the
student is a dependent as defined by the Internal Revenue
Service, you cannot give out a grade or any other non-directory
information without written consent from the student.  * General
Rule: You must assume that the student is an adult who is
entitled to privacy, even from parents. Parents may assert their
rights to the records if the student is dependent according to
the federal tax code.  Back to Scenario Questions  Share This
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