McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) grants “eligible students” (students who have enrolled in an institution of higher education, regardless of age) the right to:
Directory information at McNeese includes a student’s:
School officials with a legitimate educational interest may access a student’s education record without the student's prior consent. This may include advisors accessing transcripts for advising appointments or departments accessing transcripts for degree audits, access needed for disciplinary action, or to provide a service or benefit such as healthcare, counseling, or job placement. Legitimate educational interest does not encompass curiosity.
There are penalties for a school that violates FERPA and does not willingly cooperate with the corrections given by the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) of the Department of Education. If the corrections are not made within the specified timeframe, the Secretary of Education may direct that no federal funds be made available to the institution.
Ms. Anna Grace Bizzle is an Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. Her favorite part of advising at McNeese is being a resource for students as they get used to the expectations of college and helping students pursue their degrees at such a wonderful school.