Other Exceptions
As permitted by FERPA SS99.31 (a) (2), Penn State may release information from an education record without the consent of the student to officials of another college or university where the student seeks or intends to enroll.
As permitted by FERPA SS99.31 (a) (8), Penn State may release academic records to the parent of a dependent student without the student's consent. The parent must provide proof of dependency by submitting a copy of his/her most recent Internal Revenue Service tax form 1040 showing the student as a dependent.
As permitted by FERPA SS99.31 (15), Penn State may, without prior consent of the student, notify parents of a drug or alcohol violation if a student is under the age of 21. For more information please review Penn State's Parental Notification policy.
As permitted by FERPA SS99.34 (b), Penn State may release information from an education record without the consent of the student to another educational institution in which the student is enrolled. For example, Penn State may release academic records for a "dual enrollment" high school student to officials of the student's high school without prior written consent of the student.
As permitted by FERPA SS99.36, Penn State may disclose information from an education record without the consent of the student if the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.