Your rights (informational)
Not legal advice. Plain-language summaries with links to first-party sources. For your situation, contact your school’s registrar, Title IX office, disability services, international student office, or other appropriate office.
FERPA (U.S. education records)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act limits who can see your grades, disciplinary records, and billing without your consent.
FERPA generally gives eligible students the right to inspect records, request amendments, and control disclosure of personally identifiable information. Schools must have written permission to release records except in specific exceptions (e.g., directory information if you did not opt out). This page is informational only — read your institution's FERPA policy and contact the registrar or privacy office for your situation.
Title IX & campus misconduct (U.S.)
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in education programs that receive federal funding; schools must have reporting processes.
Processes vary by campus. If you need to report or need supportive measures, use your institution's Title IX coordinator contact (usually published on the school's compliance page). Not legal advice — for emergencies use local emergency services.
Disability accommodations (ADA / Section 504 — U.S.)
Students with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations through a disability services office.
Typical flow: documentation → meeting with disability services → letter to faculty. Timelines and forms differ by school. Ask your campus disability resource center for the official process.
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International students — high level
Immigration rules depend on your visa class, country of citizenship, and institution; always use your ISO and official government sources.
Maintain status, know work authorization limits (e.g., CPT/OPT in the U.S. have strict rules), and keep your passport and I-20/DS-2019 current. Never rely on a study app for immigration decisions — consult your international student office.
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EU students — GDPR basics
If you study in the EU/EEA/UK, you may have data subject rights toward your university as a controller.
You can often request access to personal data, rectification, or erasure under specific conditions. Each institution publishes a privacy notice. Consult your university DPO or privacy policy for procedures.
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Campus safety & Clery (U.S.)
Schools that participate in federal student aid must publish crime statistics and certain security policies — often called the Clery Act.
Look for your institution's Annual Security Report (ASR), timely warnings, and emergency notifications. Processes for reporting and resources vary by campus. Not legal advice — use your school’s safety office and published ASR.
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Tuition, refunds & consumer awareness (U.S.)
Withdrawal dates, refund schedules, and “cooling off” rules are set by schools and state law — check the catalog and bursar before you pay.
If you reduce course load or leave mid-term, financial aid (including Return of Title IV) may adjust. Read the refund policy in your student handbook and ask the bursar or aid office for a written timeline. High-level consumer tips are not a substitute for your school’s contract and policies.
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