Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

Please visit the University of North Dakota’s Registrar’s office for FERPA information.

Students who believe that UND is not complying with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or the regulations issued by the Department of Education implementing that Act may file a complaint with UND’s Affirmative Action Office:

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Complaint Form (Word) (Pdf).

Students may also file complaints in writing to:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202