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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They include:
Right to Review Records
NCTC students have the right to inspect and review their education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The Registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the students of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
Right to Correct Errors
NCTC students have the right to request that an amendment be added to their educational records if they believe the records are inaccurate or misleading. They should provide this request to the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record they want to be changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. The Registrar will notify the student of their judgment to amend and advise the student of his or her 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.
Right to Disclose Information
NCTC students have the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.
Right to File Complaint
Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by North Central Texas College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA complaints can be located at:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
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