Does FERPA still apply if my UC Santa Cruz student is only 17?
DIRECT ANSWER
Yes. FERPA rights transfer to a student who attends a postsecondary institution even if the student is still 17.
Federal FERPA defines the student as the eligible rights-holder once the student attends a postsecondary institution, regardless of whether they have reached age 18. Parents therefore should not assume age 17 gives automatic access to college records.
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