When is Written Consent Not Necessary?
FERPA provides many specific exceptions about when the College may disclose education records without specific student consent. Many of these exceptions are provided in the regulations to allow for the reasonable and practical workings of an educational institution. The exceptions are listed on the College’s FERPA website.
Common exceptions include:
– Disclosure to school officials (as defined by the College) who TCNJ has determined have legitimate educational interests;
– Disclosure to officials of another school where the student seeks to enroll;
– Disclosure in connection with financial aid for which the student has applied;
– Disclosure to accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting function;
– Disclosure to parents of a dependent student, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code;
– Disclosure to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena after the Office of General Counsel has reviewed the order;
– Disclosure in connection with a health or safety emergency;
– Disclosure to military recruiters.