Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Annual Notice to Students

Sterling College is committed to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of your education records. With this in mind we wanted to inform you of your rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the federal law that governs the release of and access to your education records, and the Department of Education regulations. These rights include: 

· Each student has a right to inspect and review his/her education;

If you need proof that you are registered for courses, or earned a degree from Sterling College, you may request verification in the following ways: * 

Enrollment Verification

An enrollment verification is an official document that can be used when verification of student enrollment status is required for scholarship purposes, medical coverage, jury duty, car insurance, etc.

Diplomas are sent via U.S. Mail. You should receive your diploma 6-8 weeks after the degree is granted.

Diplomas will be sent to your permanent address. If you would like to have your diplomas sent elsewhere, please indicate this in writing on your Declaration of Degree Candidacy Form.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• What is FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)?
• How does the USA Patriot Act amend FERPA?
• What are education records?
• What is directory or public information?
• Restricting release of directory information
• Who has access to non-directory information?
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Annually, Sterling College informs students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the regulations put out by the Department of Education. Together, FERPA and FERPA regulations provide that:

What is Sterling’s FAFSA code?
The FAFSA code is 001945

When do classes start?
The Academic Calendar may be found at the following link:
https://www.sterling.edu/academics/faculty-information

Veterans Benefits

The Veterans School Certifying Official, Anahi Minson, will assist you with the following:

• Advising regarding application for educational benefits and change of training or location.
• Enrollment certifications
• Evaluation of prior training 

Anahi Minson: anahi.minson@sterling.edu
Location: Kelsey, Registrar’s Office
Phone: 620-278-4280

• Student Right to Know Act (coming soon)
• Veteran's Benefits
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • FERPA Annual Notice

Admissions Counselor for Sterling College Online
Application Process

Please submit the following items:

What is the difference between a directed and independent study, and how do I register for one?

Directed study provides students access to material structured by a faculty member — that is, a Sterling College catalog course that is not currently offered or that is in conflict with another required course. This request must be approved by the vice president of academic affairs prior to enrollment in the course.