Complete the to apply for grants, loans, and work study.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used for to determine your
eligibility for financial aid (grants, loans, work study).
You can view a with information to help complete the FAFSA.
For Fall 2024, Spring 2025, & Summer 2025, complete the 2024-25 FAFSA
For Fall 2025, Spring 2026, & Summer 2026, complete the 2025-26 FAFSA
СʪƵ Financial Aid Office is here to help you. If you have any questions
or need any assistance, please contact us by email at finaid@wc.edu or by phone at 817-598-6295.
Items needed for FAFSA
You might need the following information or documents as you fill out the FAFSA form:
Your parents’ SSNs if they have SSNs and you're a
Tax returns
Records of child support received
Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
Keep these records! You may need them again.Do not mail these supporting records to us unless otherwise instructed to do so.
Tips for completing the FAFSA
The fastest, easiest and most accurate way to apply is on-line at
Apply as early as possible! The FAFSA is ususally available October 1 of each year.
List your school choices and their Title IV school codes.
WC Title IV School Code is 003664.
Complete all income and asset information. Do not leave it blank. If the answer is zero, enter a zero in the blank.
Appropriate contributors (student and/or parent) must sign the using your . Missing signatures will delay your processing. Both student and/or parent must electronically
sign the web based .
If you do not sign with the , then your application will be considered an error and will delay any processing
time. A signature page can be printed, signed, and mailed to the Dept. of Education,
but this will delay the processing time by several weeks.
Verify your answers and check for accuracy. Errors will delay the process.
Make a copy of your completed . Retain a copy for your records.
If you are not eligible for the , you may be able to be eligible for Texas Application for Federal Student Aid (TASFA). Please contact the WC Financial Aid Office.
If you have extenuating circumstances, such as a significant loss of income, death
of spouse or parent, homelessness, etc., please contact the financial aid office for
more information. Special Circumstances are not be reviewed during the months of January, July, or August.
Click on Financial Aid - Be sure Award Year is on correct Academic Year
You will be able to see any financial aid awards for the year chosen. - If you have not been awarded, this means your file is not complete. Something is
missing or your file is being reviewed. You will be able to see if any documents are
missing and are required by financial aid.
You will also be able to accept or decline any student loans that have been offered to you.
All required documents including FAFSA, tax documents (if required), and other documents
requested by the financial aid office must be received by the following dates:
FALL - June 21 | SPRING - November 18 | SUMMER - April 17
This date ensures that we will have your financial aid file completed and awarded
to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, books, etc. by the first day of class.
Failure to provide the required documents by the deadline could result in your aid
not being ready to pay your bill on the payment deadline. You will need to make other
financial arrangements such as a payment plan, credit card, cash, etc. with the business
office or use the online payment system located in
Simply completing the by the deadline is NOT considered a complete file because there may be more information required beyond
the .
The verification process is only for students who have been notified by the Financial
Aid Office that they must complete verification forms, upload a tax return transcript,
submit an appeal, or provide other documentation.
Verification is a process through which the Department of Student Financial Aid verifies
the information you reported on your . Federal regulations require all institutions to perform verification on a percentage
of applicants who file for financial aid. Applicants are randomly selected for verification.
If you are chosen for verification, you will be notified of the required documents
through the email account you provided on the as well as your WC student email.
If you are selected for verification, you will be required to submit documentation.
You will need to go to to see what may be needed. You will have links for sites to submit requested documents.
Any discrepancies found by our department must be corrected and your financial aid
eligibility may be affected. This process can delay your aid, so please respond immediately
to any requests from our department. The verification process normally takes up to
2-4 weeks from the receipt of the final document. Should you fail to submit all required
documentation, financial aid will not be awarded and/or disbursed. If funds were disbursed
prior to your selection for verification, they may be cancelled until your file is
complete.
Click on the link for required documents and select to log in to your account using your WC student email (must use the complete email address). For example: 0999@wcstudents.wc.edu and your WC password. If you need assistance, please contact the Financial Aid Office
at 817-598-6295.
If this is the first time to login, you will need to 跡ұշ” your information first. After the first initial login, you will not be required to
register again.
NOTE: We can no longer accept income tax forms via the fax or email. They MUST be uploaded into this electronic format. You may use your mobile phone to take pictures
of tax documents and upload them to us. You can also scan the document and upload
with PDF formatting. If you are unable to do either of these two options, please call
our office for further instructions.
Students may be required to submit additional documentation even though they have
not been selected for Verification. These documents may relate to citizenship status,
veteran status, and/or orphan status. If requested, please submit the additional documentation
immediately to the financial aid office, because your aid can be delayed.
Awards Will Be Made Only After All Required Validation Documentation Has Been Received
by the Financial Aid Office.
All grants, loans and scholarships are electronically credited to a student's account
and can be applied toward the student's tuition and fees, book and dorm charges. The
student may also provide written authorization to charge minor prior year institutional
charges of $200 or less, or any other educationally related cost to their financial
aid account. Grant, scholarship and loan balances will begin refund processing for
attended classes by the Business Office within 14-days of disbursment of your aid
after the official census date of the semester and regularly thereafter. For students
who complete their file after the semester is completed, their award will be based
upon their final enrollment status and will include only courses completed (includes earned F's, in progress and incompletes), and dropped classes or withdrawals will not be included in determining enrollment
status.
Students employed through the work-study program are paid bi-weekly. Time sheets must
be submitted on the appropriate dates each pay period in order to receive a paycheck.
Students who fail to submit their time sheet by the designated date, will not receive
payment until the following pay period.
The amount of financial aid a student receives is based on his or her enrollment intensity
on the day after the census date and awards will be adjusted accordingly.
Enrollment Intensity
Enrollment intensity is the percentage of full-time enrollment at which a student
is enrolled, rounded to the nearest whole percent.
Credit Hours
Enrollment Category (Old)
Enrollment Intensity (New)
12 (or more)
Full-Time
100%
11
Three-Quarter Time
92%
10
Three-Quarter Time
83%
9
Three-Quarter Time
75%
8
Half-Time
67%
7
Half-Time
58%
6
Half-Time
50%
5
Less-than-Half-Time
42%
4
Less-than-Half-Time
33%
3
Less-than-Half-Time
25%
2
Less-than-Half-Time
17%
1
Less-than-Half-Time
8%
Flex courses (Fall, Spring or Summer) will be included in enrollment status. If a student drops, withdraws from or adds
a class on or before the census date, the student's enrollment status will be adjusted
and the student's grant aid recalculated. Recalculations will include both increases
and decreases in enrollment up to the census date of the student's last class.
Remedial coursework has a limit of 30-semester attempted hours. Remedial courses beyond the
30-hour limit will not be included in course load for determining enrollment status.
Repeated courses with grades of D or higher for the third and beyond attempt will not count
in enrollment status.
Courses that do not count toward a student's degree or certificate, with the exception of
remedial courses, cannot be included to determine his or her enrollment status. It
is the responsibility of the student to ensure they enroll in the appropriate classes.
If the student receives financial aid for a class not on their degree or certificate
program, the student will be responsible for paying back those funds.
Attendance of your classes is mandatory to receive credit from any financial aid that has been
awarded. Attendance will be verified by official class rosters.
Non-attendance through official census date will result in removal of all financial aid without
further notice. Students who receive federal financial aid that totally withdraw from
classes or stop attending classes may be required to repay a portion of the financial
aid received for that term. Please check with the financial aid office prior to withdrawing
from classes.
Any violation of the above listed conditions will void any and all financial aid forthcoming
and, in some cases, a refund of aid already received may be required by Weatherford
College.
Day One Access EBooks are charged to the student at the time of registration. These
must be paid by payment deadline or opt-out by the opt-out date of each term (contact
Financial Aid or Texas Bookstore for dates). Students may be eligible to purchase
books from the on-campus bookstore by charging to their student account. If you have
already been awarded federal student aid and you have enough funds to pay for tuition
and fees plus books, then you may use these funds to purchase books at the Texas Bookstore
during bookstore charge dates. Contact either the Texas Bookstore or the Financial Aid Office for book charge deadlines.
Spring 2025 book charge dates: Dec. 2, 2024 - Jan. 28, 2025
Late spring 2025 charge dates: March 3 - 7, 2025
Summer 2025 book charge dates: April 21 - June 4, 2025
Summer II 2025 charge dates: July 7 - 10, 2025
Fall 2025 book charge dates: July 25 - Sept 9, 2025
Late fall 2025 charge dates: Oct. 20 - 24, 2025
Spring 2026 book charge dates: Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 3, 2026
Late spring 2026 charge dates: March 23 - 27, 2026
Summer 2026 book charge dates: April 27 - June 3, 2026
The best way to verify if you will be receiving a refund is to view your account status. This online system will show all your financial aid funds have been
applied to your student account and if you are due a refund. We strongly encourage
you to educate yourself on this process. As always, we must first verify you are attending
classes. Any negative balances mean aid has exceeded charges.
Spring 2025 Refunds: Refunds for grants and student loans begin February 17, 2025 and then regularly afterward.
Late spring only refunds begin 4/1/25.
Summer 2025 Refunds: Refunds for grants and student loans begin June 24, 2025 and then regularly afterward.
Summer 2 only refunds begin 7/31/25.
Fall 2025 Refunds:Refunds for grants and student loans begin September 29, 2025 and then regularly afterward.
Late fall only refunds begin 11/13/25.
Spring 2026 Refunds: Refunds for grants and student loans begin February 23, 2026 and then regularly afterward.
Late spring only refunds begin 4/7/26.
Summer 2026 Refunds: Refunds for grants and student loans begin June 23, 2026 and then regularly afterward.
Summer 2 only refunds begin 7/30/26.
The Business Office processes refunds weekly. Financial aid refunds will be direct
deposited to the designated deposit account as you indicated on your . Students who do not designate a direct deposit account will be mailed a check. Financial
aid awards will first be applied to the balance due СʪƵ before being
issued to the student. Students who fail to establish eligibility, don't begin attendance
in each class or don't attend their classes thru count day, will have their financial
assistance reduced or cancelled.
If you have been awarded any scholarships or other financial aid, you must notify the Financial Aid Office. Your total aid package (from all sources) cannot exceed your need as figured by the Dept. of Education, and adjustments to
your aid package will be made if you receive any other aid through different sources.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
СʪƵ does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national
origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability,
age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation
in its programs, activities, or employment
СʪƵ returns unearned funds received from Federal student assistance
programs to the proper program accounts or lenders in accordance with Federal Title
IV student assistance regulations, as amended, under 34 CFR, section 668.22(a) of
the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965, with rules of the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board, and with district board policies.
The student receiving assistance from Federal Title IV programs is required to complete
a minimum number of hours for which aid was received. If the student completely withdraws
from school during the semester, or quits attending, but fails to officially withdraw,
the student may be required to return the unearned part of the funds which were received
to help pay educational expenses for the semester. Liability for return of Federal
Title IV funds will be determined according to the following guidelines:
If the student remains enrolled and attends class beyond the 60% mark of the semester in which aid is received, all federal aid
is considered earned and not subject to this policy.
If the student completely withdraws from all Title IV eligible classes before completing 60% of the semester, a pro-rated portion of the federal aid received must be returned to the federal aid programs equal
to the percentage of the semester remaining.
If all eligible aid was not already disbursed to the student before the student withdrew,
the earned portion of aid will be paid to the student as a post-withdrawal disbursement within
30 days of the Date of Determination that the student has withdrawn. In some instances,
students will be asked to provide confirmation to accept or return some or part of
the earned funds.
If the student does not officially withdraw from classes, and stops attending all classes, a pro-rated portion of the federal aid received, based on the documented last date of attendance,
must be returned to the federal aid programs. If the college is unable to document
the last date of attendance, one-half of all federal aid received during the semester
must be returned to the federal aid programs.
If a student ceases attendance (drops or withdraws) in all his or her Title IV-eligible
courses in a payment period or period of enrollment, the student must be considered
a withdrawal for Title IV purposes.
Return of Federal Title IV (R2T4) funds will be distributed according to statutory
regulations within 45 days of the Date of Determination on the R2T4 worksheet. The
funds will be returned to the appropriate federal programs in the order mandated by
the regulation in section 34 CFR 668.22(i). The current order of distribution occurs
with money returned to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford loans, Subsidized Federal
Direct Stafford loans, Federal Perkins loans (WC does not participate in the Perkins loan program), Federal Direct Parent Plus loans, Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants (SEOG), and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants. Worksheets provided
by the U.S. Department of Education or calculations produced through the Colleague
System and Return of Funds (ROF) program will be used to determine the amounts and
order of return. If a student's share of the return amount exists, the student will
be notified and allowed 45 days from the date of determination to return the funds
to the business office of the college for deposit into the federal program’s accounts.
If the student does not return the amount owed within the 45-day period, the amount
of overpayment will be reported to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) via the
National Student Loan Database (NSLDS) and the student will be referred to the USDE
for resolution of the debt.
R2T4 withdrawal exemptions
Under the September 2, 2020 final regulations, the Department established withdrawal
exemption criteria which, if met, allows a student who has withdrawn or otherwise
ceased attendance to NOT be considered a withdrawn student for Title IV purposes,
which means that no R2T4 calculation is required for that student. Prior to conducting
an R2T4 calculation for a student who has ceased attendance during a payment period
or period of enrollment, a school should review the student’s circumstances to see
if the student qualifies for any of the R2T4 withdrawal exemptions.
The withdrawal exemption categories are as follows:
Withdrawal exemption for graduates/completers
A student who completes all the requirements for graduation from his or her program
before completing the days or hours in the period that he or she was scheduled to
complete is not considered to have withdrawn This exemption applies to all types of
programs (including those with or without modules)
Withdrawal exemptions for programs offered in modules
A student is not considered to have withdrawn if the student successfully completes
one module that includes 49 percent or more of the number of days in the payment period,
excluding scheduled breaks of five or more consecutive days and all days between modules
A student is not considered to have withdrawn if the student successfully completes
a combination of modules that when combined contain 49 percent or more of the number
of days in the payment period, excluding scheduled breaks of five or more consecutive
days and all days between modules
A student is not considered to have withdrawn if the student successfully completes
coursework equal to or greater than the coursework required for the institution’s
definition of a half-time student under 34 CFR 668.2(b) for the payment period
Please note that all of the withdrawal exemptions apply to both undergraduate and
graduate students as long as the student and program meet the underlying exemption
criteria (i.e., the program is offered in modules, the students are graduates, etc.).
Finally, a student only needs to meet one of the withdrawal exemptions to be exempt
from R2T4.
Examples of how this policy is applied are available upon written request to Weatherford
College, Office of Financial Aid, 225 College Park Drive, Weatherford, Texas, 76086.
For the purposes of this policy, withdrawal refers to a total withdrawal from all
course work at the College.
СʪƵ does not offer a Leave of Absence at this time.
The following standards are effective and are adopted according to federal mandates
for the purpose of determining a student’s continued eligibility for financial aid.
All students receiving federal or state financial aid must maintain satisfactory progress
for all periods of enrollment regardless of the receipt of financial aid. Academic
progress is evaluated at the end of each fall, spring, and summer semesters.
NOTE: Some non-federal student aid programs (i.e., state and private foundations) have
specific SAP requirements unique to the individual program. In those instances, the
program requirements will supersede the general SAP policy stated here. It is the
student’s responsibility to understand the requirements of each financial aid program
from which aid is received.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
SAP is evaluated based on three measures at СʪƵ (WC):
Cumulative Financial Aid Grade Point Average (GPA) – must be 2.0 or above
Successful Pace of Completion of Courses – must complete a minimum of 67% of all cumulative
hours toward declared major. WC will round upward in cases where the calculation comes
to 66.5% or higher.
Time Frame – must graduate within 150% of required hours in program of declared major
Cumulative GPA includes only WC course work and any transferred hours that apply to
the student’s declared major. Students enrolled in college-level coursework must maintain
a cumulative financial aidGPA of 2.0 or higher. Grades of A, B, C, D, and F contribute
toward the cumulative GPA. Grades of W, I, S, CR, X, AU, and P do not.
Students who do not have a WC academic history and are enrolling in college for the
first time are assumed to be making SAP at the time of enrollment.
All continuing students applying for financial assistance must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all credit hours earned prior to the semester for which aid is requested.
Transfer hours will not be counted in a student’s cumulative GPA, completion rates,
or a maximum time frame unless those hours are accepted towards degree completion at
WC.
This includes any dual credit courses taken during the high school years that count toward a degree or certificate program at WC.
To avoid exceeding the maximum time frame required to complete a program of study
using financial aid, students are expected to maintain a specific completion rate
that is known as the “pace of completion.” At the end of each period of enrollment,
students must have a cumulative completion rate of at least 67 percent of all classes
attempted.
Successful pace of completion is measured by grades of A, B, C, or D. These are considered
passing grades at WC.
A grade of F is not a completed grade but will be taken into consideration when calculating
the cumulative number of hours attempted and the cumulative GPA.
A grade of I or W is not punitive in determining the GPA but does reflect the lack
of progress under “quantity of work” for the minimum pace of completion of all courses
attempted for federal and state aid recipients. A grade of I (Incomplete) not made
up by the end of the next long semester will become a grade of W.
Courses where a grade of F, I, or W was received may be repeated until a passing grade
is achieved. However, all courses attempted (repeated and regular) will be counted
in the time frame and completion rate calculations. If the grade in the repeated course is
not an improvement, both class hours and grades will count against the student’s cumulative
GPA. Financial aid will only cover the repeated class IF the student originally received a grade of F, I, or W, or the program requires a
grade ofC or higher and the student received a D.
Remedial course work will be included in the cumulative GPA as well as included in
both the time frame and completion rate calculations. Federal regulations state that
a student may not receive federal financial aid for remedial course work after they
have attempted 30 hours of remediation. Therefore, a student who attempts more than
30 hours of remedial classes may not receive federal financial aid for those classes.
Foundational Math is not covered by financial aid.
This includes any dual credit courses taken during the high school years that count
toward a degree or certificate program at WC.
Students must demonstrate they will graduate within 150% of the length of the degree
or certificate of their declared major. Maximum time frame calculations for students
pursuing a one-year program of study (certificate) will begin when the student has
attempted 45 semester hours. For students pursuing a two-year program of study (Associate’s
Degree) maximum time frame calculations will begin once the student has attempted
90 semester hours. Students who exceed the time-frame limit will no longer be eligible
for financial aid and will be placed on financial aid suspension.
Students who fail to meet one or more of the Satisfactory Academic Standards will
be placed on financial aid warning. While on warning, students will be eligible to
receive financial aid but must complete the subsequent term by meeting all of the
minimum requirements at the close of that term. The student who fails to meet Satisfactory
Academic Progress during the semester of attendance while on warning will be placed
on financial aid suspension.
Financial aid suspension occurs when the SAP standards are not met for two consecutive
semesters. Notification of suspension status includes verbal, postal mail, or email.
While on suspension, students will not receive financial aid. Students can appeal
their financial aid status; see Appeal Process below. The student is responsible for
payment of courses.
NOTE: Students who exceed the time frame limitations (90 hours for Associate Degrees or
45 hours for Certificate degrees) will automatically be placed on financial aid suspension
and will no longer be eligible to receive financial aid unless an appeal has been approved.
Students completing their declared major may also be placed on financial aid suspension.
Students on suspension are encouraged to continue enrollment at WC. Enrolling and
paying for courses as well as successfully completing courses can assist in regaining
the student’s eligibility. The student must alert the Financial Aid Staff for a re-evaluation
of their SAP status. If the student successfully regains eligible SAP status, then
they will be eligible again for federal aid.
Students, who were previously put on suspension due to not meeting the minimum satisfactory
academic progress, may be granted one long semester of financial aid with an approved
appeal. Once the one semester is completed and if the student does not meet the minimum
satisfactory academic progress, they will be placed on suspension. The student may
appeal this status.
A student who has been denied financial aid because of a failure to meet any of the
SAP standards may complete an appeal form. Appeal forms for grants and loans can be
submitted through . A student must also have a FAFSA on file for the term in which they are requesting
the appeal. The student will receive notification of appeal decision within three
weeks from the date the completed appeal form and documentation was submitted through
through .
NOTE: There is a separate appeal form for Exemptions/Waivers. This form will need to be
submitted to appeal an exemption suspension status. If the student is on suspension
for grants and loans and also for exemptions, both appeals will need to be completed.
The Exemption Appeal form is located in Forms and Documents. (A paper Appeal Form can be found at this same location as well.)
There are times when a student is placed on suspension for various reason such as
pace of completion, cumulative GPA, maximum time frame (45/90 plus hours), etc. When
a student appeals their suspension, the financial aid committee may decide to put
the student on an Academic Plan. This plan is designed to give the students another
opportunity to make satisfactory progress in order to complete their degree program
or certificate. Each Academic Plan is designed based on the student's needs to obtain
maximum success.
Courses taken by audit; b. Credit hours earned by placement tests; c. Non-credit coursework; d. Any class attempted more than two times if a grade was earned; e. Transfer or transient students attending for only one term(ex: summer courses only)
Students may change majors while at WC. Only the hours that transfer to the new major will count towards the student’s SAP. However, excessive major changes (as defined by the Financial Aid Office) can result in a suspension status.
Support Services: Many services are available to help students attain academic success, including counseling, testing, tutoring, placement, and resources found in the
Academic Support Center. Information on such services is available to all students and
can be found on the WC website or in the WC Student Services Office.
WC does not offer ESL programs at this time; an ESL tutor is available through the Academic Support Center.
Examples:
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
2.0 or Higher
GPA Calculation: Points / Attempted = GPA
Minimum Pace of Completion Rate
67% of cumulative hours
Pace of Completion Rate Calculation: Cumulative Hours Completed/Cumulative Hours Attempted = Pace of Completion Rate
Example: 30/60=50% Pace of completion rate
Maximum Time Frame
150% of the length of the degree or certificate
Maximum Time Frame Calculation: Total number of hours in degree/certificate x 1.5 =150% of degree/certificate
The initial TEOG funds are awarded to students with financial need that are enrolled
in Texas public two-year colleges. The amount of the awards depends on what the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating recommends each year. They range from $500 to $1,707
per semester based on full time students down to half-time students. The first-year
award is based on the school's satisfactory academic progress policy which is a 2.0
Cumulative GPA and a 67% pace of completion rate. The renewal year is based on 2.5
cumulative GPA and 75% pace of completion rate.
For a student to release FERPA Financial Aid specific information to a person the
student deems necessary student must complete the Financial Aid FERPA Release form
available in the Financial Aid office. The form includes a section for naming specific
people or entities they authorize to receive FERPA protected information. A photo
ID of the student is required to complete the form. The form does not expire unless
revoked by the student.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain
rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA
is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution
at any age.) These rights include:
The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after
the day СʪƵ receives a request for access. A student should submit
to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official,
a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The
school official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time
and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by
the school official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise
the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student
believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy
rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask СʪƵ to amend a record should write the
Executive Dean of Student Services; clearly identify the part of the record the student
wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If СʪƵ decides not to amend the record as requested, they will notify
the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding
the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures
will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
The right to provide written consent before СʪƵ discloses personally
identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the
extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
СʪƵ discloses education records without a student’s prior written
consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A school official is typically includes a person employed by
the school in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff
position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person serving
on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee. A school official also may include a volunteer
or contractor outside of СʪƵ who performs an institutional service
of function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is
under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of
PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a
student volunteering to assist another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official typically has a legitimate educational interest if the official
needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities
for the school.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by СʪƵ to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name
and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Student Privacy Policy Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
See the list below of the disclosures that postsecondary institutions may make without
consent.
FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ education records, without consent
of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in § 99.31 of the
FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related
to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information,
and disclosures to the student, § 99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution
to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the
record of disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education
records without obtaining prior written consent of the student —
To other school officials, including teachers, within СʪƵ whom the
school has determined to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors,
consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional
services or functions, provided that the conditions listed in § 99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - (a)(1)(i)(B)(3) are met. (§ 31(a)(1))
To officials of another school where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where
the student is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s
enrollment or transfer, subject to the requirements of § 99.34. (§ 31(a)(2))
To authorized representatives of the S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General,
the U.S. Secretary of Education, or State and local educational authorities, such
as a State postsecondary authority that is responsible for supervising the university’s
State-supported education programs. Disclosures under this provision may be made,
subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection with an audit or evaluation of
Federal- or State- supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance
with Federal legal requirements that relate to those programs. These entities may
make further disclosures of PII to outside entities that are designated by them as
their authorized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or enforcement
or compliance activity on their behalf. (§§ 99.31(a)(3) and 99.35)
In connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student
has received, if the information is necessary to determine eligibility for the aid,
determine the amount of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the
terms and conditions of the aid. (§ 31(a)(4))
To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school, in order to:
(a) develop, validate, or administer predictive tests; (b) administer student aid
programs; or (c) improve instruction. (§ 31(a)(6))
To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. (§ 31(a)(7))
To parents of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes.
(§ 99.31(a)(8))
To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. (§ 99.31(a)(9))
To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject
to 99.36. (§ 99.31(a)(10))
Information the school has designated as “directory information” under § 99.37. (§
99.31(a)(11))
To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex
offense, subject to the requirements of § 99.39. The disclosure may only include the
final results of the disciplinary proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or
offense, regardless of the finding. (§ 31(a)(13))
To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding, subject to
the requirements of § 99.39, if the school determines the student is an alleged perpetrator
of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense and the student has committed a
violation of the school’s rules or policies with respect to the allegation made against
him or her. (§ 31(a)(14))
To parents of a student regarding the student’s violation of any Federal, State, or
local law, or of any rule or policy of the school, governing the use or possession
of alcohol or a controlled substance if the school determines the student committed
a disciplinary violation and the student is under the age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15))
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
СʪƵ does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national
origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability,
age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation
in its programs, activities, or employment