Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA and COVID-19

Below are two links provided by the US Department of Education to help with questions and concerns about FERPA:

FERPA and COVID-19 FAQs

FERPA and Virtual Learning Resource List

Annual Notice to Students


FERPA Basics

Know how to protect the confidentiality of a record. 

FERPA Online Training Quiz With Answers

Brush up on your FERPA knowledge by taking a quiz then viewing the answers afterwards.

FERPA Rights for Students

FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.

Nondisclosure Form

Nondisclosure Rescinded


Student Record Release Authorization

FERPA—the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act—protects the confidentiality of a student's educational record. To ensure that we all know what the law is and how each of us can comply with it, this online training has been designed by the IUP Registrar's Office. It has been created to accommodate your busy schedule and is quick and easy to complete.
  • Registrar's Office
  • Clark Hall
    1090 South Drive
     Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-2217
  • Fax: 724-357-4858
Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Excluding Holidays)