EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

Ivy Tech Community College maintains an educational record for each student who is or has been enrolled at Ivy Tech. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the following student rights are covered by the act and afforded to all students at Ivy Tech:

1. The right to inspect and review information contained in the student’s educational records.
2. The right to challenge the contents of the student’s educational records.
3. The right to a hearing if the outcome of the challenge is unsatisfactory.
4. The right to submit an explanatory statement for inclusion in the educational record if the outcome of the hearing is unsatisfactory.
5. The right to prevent disclosure, with certain exceptions, of personally identifiable information.
6. The right to secure a copy of the institutional policy.
7. The right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Ivy Tech to comply with the provisions of the act.
8. Each of these rights, with any limitations or exceptions, is explained in the Student Affairs Policy and Procedures Manual, a copy of which may be obtained in the office of the Dean of Student Services & Enrollment Management.