Third-Party Access

FERPA Protections

At the post-secondary level, student education recordsÌýmay be released to a parent or other third party only under the following circumstances:

  • Through the consent of the student via FERPA consent to release (established through )
  • In compliance with a subpoena
  • By submission of evidence that the parents declare the student as a dependent on their most recent Federal Income Tax form () (Parent Affidavit)
  • Under the alcohol and controlled substance exception or in connection with a health and safety emergency under the circumstances set forth in § 99.36 (if the student is under 21 years of age)

Managing Your Record Privacy

CU Boulder offers a variety of resourcesÌýto help you further manage the privacy of your education record:

ÌýÌý CU Guest Access

Provide read-only, online accessÌýfor guests to view specific components of yourÌýeducation records.

ÌýÌý FERPA Consent to Release

Authorize a parent or third party to contactÌýCU BoulderÌýabout your education records.

ÌýÌý Full Privacy

Request that none of your directory informationÌýbe releasedÌýto any third party or published in campus directories or graduation announcements.

ÌýÌý Recommendation Letters

Authorize a CU Boulder faculty or staff member to write you a letter of recommendation.