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The Aristotle University College of Law vigorously and strictly protects the privacy and confidentiality of all student records. Accordingly, the Aristotle University College of Law observes and obeys all provisions as provided under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA, Public Law 93-380, or the Buckley Amendment). FERPA provides, generally, that (1) students shall have the right of access to their educational records, and (2) educational institutions shall not release educational records to non-school employees without consent of the student. “Students” includes both current and former students. Any right to inspect and review student records shall be in strict accordance with FERPA. All student records will be located at the Registrar’s Office of the Aristotle University College of Law in Temecula, California. Students may arrange for an appointment with the Registrar to inspect their records. Access must be granted no later than forty-five working days after written request. Students have the right and may amend or correct the factual accuracy of their student records if information is inaccurate, misleading or incomplete. Further, students have the right to a hearing if the records are not corrected. A student who is dissatisfied with the results of a hearing may place a statement in their student records indicating their dissatisfaction. Any student is free to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures by the Aristotle University College of Law to comply with FERPA by contacting the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA), Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20201. Generally, parents and spouses do not have the right to view records without the written consent of students. Under federal law, the Aristotle University College of Law cannot release personally identifiable information from the educational records of students to prospective employers, government agencies, credit bureaus, etc., without the written consent of the student. The student’s written consent is not required for the disclosure of grades, disciplinary action, or other information to parents of students who are dependents for federal income tax purposes. Parents requesting information may generally be granted access after submission to the university of an affidavit or other evidence of federal income tax dependency. The Aristotle University College of Law policy on FERPA and student records is not intended to be fully explanatory of student rights either under FERPA or California law. |