The involvement of family members in a student’s educational
journey plays a crucial part in that student’s success. This
page will lead you to a number of resources that can help you
shepherd your student through this important step in his or her
life. Our FAQ section may answer many of the questions you may
have, but also try our A-Z index (on the tab above) for quick
access to many topics. Valuable tips in how you can assist your
student, as well as contact information can be found in the
links provided. We hope you and your student have a wonderful
FSU experience. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), also known as the “Buckley Amendment,” is designed to
protect the confidentiality of educational records and give
students access to their own information. This access to
information does not include parents, unless the student
expressly gives you permission each year. More information about
FERPA can be found here. How FERPA affects grading policies is
addressed online and in the Parents Ha