Student Privacy and Access

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) was passed in an attempt to establish procedures for parent and student access to student records, while restricting release to third parties. FERPA established a national standard of family educational rights and privacy.

To ensure compliance, no funds shall be made available under any applicable program to any educational agency or institution which has a policy or practice of permitting the release of education records (other than directory information) of students without the written consent of an eligible student or parents of an ineligible student.

Whenever a student has attained 18 years of age or is attending an institution of postsecondary education, the permission or consent required of and rights accorded to the parents of the student shall thereafter only be required of and accorded to the student. The student who is 18 and is attending a postsecondary institution is considered to be an "eligible student".

Access is granted to the parents of ineligible students.  Once an ineligible student qualifies as an eligible student (becomes 18 or enrolls in a postsecondary institution), the access to the student's record will be given solely to the student, excluding the parents.

What this means to parents: The ICC Records Office is not allowed to release grades, transcripts or any other academic information without a written release from the student. The release must indicate the specific information that Records Office staff is permitted to give out, the name of recipient, the student's ICC Tech ID, and the student's signature. The recipient may be required to provide identification before the request is honored.

We understand that this may create situations that are frustrating for parents. Please remember that we are committed to providing an academic environment that affords your student the respect and privacy afforded to all adults.