FERPA compliance
Protecting student privacy and education records.
Students, families, partners and universities trust us with sensitive information every day. Here's how we protect it, and how we support our university partners' obligations under FERPA.
The basics
What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a US federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It gives students the right to see their records and limits who those records can be shared with, without consent.
FERPA applies to US schools and universities. When Get2Uni supports a university's admissions, we handle the records involved responsibly and in line with that university's obligations.
Key principles
The principles behind FERPA
Protected from unauthorised access
Student information is kept secure and only reachable by people with a reason to see it.
Shared only with authorisation
Records are shared only with proper consent or authorisation.
Students can see their records
Students have the right to access their education records.
Safeguards in place
Institutions must have safeguards for sensitive information.
Transparency and accountability
How student data is handled should always be clear and accountable.
Our commitment
Student privacy comes first
During admissions, transfers and consultations, students and families share academic records, application materials, contact details and personal documents with us. Protecting them is part of how we work, not just a legal requirement.
- We keep student information confidential.
- Only authorised staff who need it can access student records.
- We use information only for legitimate educational purposes, such as admissions and transfers.
- We share records with universities and partners only where the student's application requires it.
- We respect student rights and informed consent.
- We never sell student information to third parties.
FAQ
FERPA and student privacy
Why is FERPA important?
It protects student education records and makes sure that educational information is handled responsibly.
Does Get2Uni sell student information?
No. We never sell student information to third parties.
Who can access my information?
Only authorised Get2Uni staff, and the universities and partners involved in your application, for the purpose of that application.
Can I ask how my data is used?
Yes. Email enrol@get2uni.com and we'll explain what we hold and how it's used.
How is my personal information protected?
Through administrative, technical and organisational safeguards, including restricted access and secure sign-in. Read our privacy policy for the full detail.
Questions about student privacy?
Our team will explain how we handle student records, for students, partners and universities.