Frequently Asked Questions   FERPA

What is FERPA?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records. It governs the release of these records maintained by an educational institution and access to these records.

To learn about UCLA policies regarding FERPA, student rights to their records, and more including links to the federal government FERPA website, see the FERPA Tutorial and Quiz.