CU DENVER HOUSING GUIDES
CU Denver: Health & Privacy
Yes, FERPA permits CU Denver to disclose education records to a parent who claims the student as a federal tax dependent, although disclosure is permitted rather than required.
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Can parents access a college student's education records if the student is our tax dependent?
FERPA's tax-dependent exception allows a postsecondary institution to disclose records to a qualifying parent without student consent. CU Denver may require documentation.
Academic year 2026-27 · Source checked · CU Denver Registrar — FERPA ↗ · U.S. Department of Education — Parent Access to Postsecondary Education Records ↗ · 34 CFR Part 99 — FERPA ↗
Does FERPA still apply if my CU Denver student is only 17?
FERPA rights transfer when a student turns 18 or attends a postsecondary institution at any age. A 17-year-old CU Denver student generally controls college education records.
Academic year 2026-27 · Source checked · CU Denver Registrar — FERPA ↗ · U.S. Department of Education — Eligible Student ↗ · 34 CFR Part 99 — FERPA ↗
Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
CU Denver may share relevant information with parents or other appropriate parties when necessary to protect the student or others. This does not create routine parental access.
Academic year 2026-27 · Source checked · CU Denver Registrar — FERPA ↗ · 34 CFR Part 99 — FERPA ↗