Appalachian State University endorses and seeks to comply with all provisions of the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974" (FERPA) and all pertinent regulations. FERPA provides eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. A student is covered under FERPA when they reach age 18 OR begin attending a postsecondary institution regardless of age or type of student.
- What is an Education Record?
- Student Rights Under FERPA
- Release of Student Information
- Proxy Access
- Limitations of Student’s Right of Access
- Types and Locations of Education Records
- Other FERPA Resources
App State upgraded the Parent Access system to a new platform called Proxy Management on September 30, 2025. Students must re-authorize parent and guardian access in the new system by January 9, 2026.
Questions?
Review our user guide, Managing Proxy Access, for further information and instructions.