How are student records requests handled at Broward College, and what privacy framework applies?

• A. Records are accessed through the registrar; transcripts and records requests adhere to FERPA; fees and processing times apply.
• B. Records are never accessible.
• C. FERPA does not apply to Broward College.
• D. There are no fees for processing records requests.

Answer: (A)

Requests for student records at Broward College are handled by the registrar’s office. When you need a transcript or other records, you submit the request through the registrar, the office that maintains official student records and handles releases. The privacy framework that applies is FERPA, which protects the privacy of students’ education records and governs who may access or receive information about a student. Under FERPA, Broward College can release information only to eligible students or to others with proper authorization, and it sets clear rules about what can be disclosed and when. In practice, official transcripts and similar records are processed by the registrar, and there are typically fees for copies or official transcripts and a processing time to complete the request.