Oakwood University complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). A student’s record is regarded as confidential, and release of this information is regulated by the FERPA Act. Students have the right to inspect their records at any time. Parents of a student termed “dependent” for income tax purposes are entitled to receive information relating to the student’s educational records upon request. A copy of the act is on file in the Records Office.