Edmonds College Glossary 
    
    May 03, 2024  
Edmonds College Glossary
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FERPA


Definition
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA, is a federal law that safeguards the confidentiality of student education records at Edmonds College. FERPA grants eligible students the right to access and control their educational records while restricting unauthorized disclosure to third parties without written consent. Edmonds College complies with FERPA regulations to ensure the privacy and security of student information.

Source Information
U.S. Department of Education: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) -



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