Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records.  A student's FERPA rights go into effect once they are enrolled and have attended at least one class at George Fox University.

These rights include:

2 – Inspect and Review Education Record

An eligible student has the right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day George Fox University receives a request for access. A student should submit to the registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The registrar will arrange for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

Students may not inspect and review the following as outlined by the Act:

3 – Request Amendment of Education Record

An eligible student has the right to request the amendment of any part of the student’s education record that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

To request amendment of an education record, a student should complete the amendment request form available in the registrar’s office.  The school will notify the student of the outcome in writing.  If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the student has the right to request a hearing regarding the request for amendment.

4 – File a Complaint

An eligible student has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by George Fox to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202

Complaints must:

Any additional evidence that would be helpful in the consideration of the complaint