FERPA
In 1974, Congress enacted into law the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA). This act sets out requirements of educational institutions designed to protect the privacy of students and their records. Specifically, the act governs access to education records maintained by educational institutions and the release of information contained in those records. The act gives students enrolled in postsecondary institutions “ownership” and control of their educational records. Please understand that if the University has not been given permission by the student to release information to someone, we generally cannot release the information under the provisions of FERPA.

Parents are encouraged to have conversations with their student about sharing information. The Office of Student Life and Academic Development (SLAD) can facilitate the release of information from students’ educational records utilizing a signed release form. Please contact SLAD at (217) 424-6340 if you have questions about FERPA provisions.

University Bulletin
Additional information regarding academic programming and standards also is found in the University Bulletin under which your student entered Millikin. If you need an additional copy of the University Bulletin, it is available online at the Millikin University website www.millikin.edu/bulletin or please contact the Admission Office at (217) 424-6210.