Authorization to Release Information
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), all students have certain rights with respect to their educational records.
SIUE can only share student information with the student, unless the student gives us permission to speak with others. They can grant this access by completing the following on CougarNet:
- Log in with your email and password.
- Click "Student"
- Click "Student Account"
- Click "Authorization to Release Information"
Student then inserts their phone number, what information they want released (i.e., academic record, billing and financial aid, housing, etc.), whom they are granting authorization to (includes name, relationship, phone number, and email address), and designation of a password (to be shared with the people granted authorization for when they inquire).
Once completed, authorized persons will be able to retrieve information about the student's educational record with password via email and phone.
For more information about FERPA.