Frequently Asked Questions

Question

What is FERPA?

Answer

FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. It’s a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It limits who can access your records, what can be shared, and how your information can be used.

At Woodland Community College, we follow FERPA closely. That means we do not share your education records with anyone—including your parents—without your written permission, regardless of your age.