FERPA: Student Right to Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) guarantees that the academic records for students over 18 years old or postsecondary students of any age cannot be discussed with anyone except the student or authorized College personnel.

Kenyon only discloses personally identifiable information from an education record to appropriate parties in connection with an emergency if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.

Student records can only be released with the expressed written consent of the student.

Students:  If you would like to provide consent for a parent or other party to have access to your records, please submit an Authorization to Release Information Form by one of the methods listed below.

E-Signature Option: Complete and submit online at https://signnow.com/s/TU7x3O2v

Paper Option: Print and manually sign: www.kenyon.edu/files/resources/financial_aid_ferpa.pdf 

To whom, and under what conditions, may colleges disclose information without the student’s written consent?

• To college faculty, staff and administrators with a legitimate educational interest in the information.
• To Federal, State and local education authorities involving an audit, evaluation or compliance with education programs.
• Agents acting on behalf of the college (i.e. National Student Clearinghouse).
• In connection with processing financial aid.
• To comply with a judicial order or subpoena.