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An animated explainer video from Cuesta College detailing the secure, three-step digital process for students to grant FERPA permissions for their educational records.

Cuesta College Digital FERPA Release

This animated explainer video from Cuesta College outlines the digital process for students to grant third-party access to their educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Key Visual and Informational Points:

  1. Introduction: Colorful, stylized graphics of diverse students and a robot icon introduce the digital FERPA release process.
  2. Privacy Rules: Illustrations of confidential documents and padlocks explain that the college cannot legally share your financial aid or grades with parents, spouses, or sponsors without your explicit permission.
  3. The Digital Form: The video displays a digital "Release of Information" form. It highlights two required steps: creating a unique 4-digit PIN for your trusted contact to use when calling the school, and electronically signing your name at the bottom of the form.
  4. The 3-Step Workflow:
    1. Log In: Securely log in to the myCuesta portal via PortalGuard using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
    2. Fill & E-Sign: Complete the release form online and click to e-sign.
    3. Email Form: The system automatically emails the completed form to the college.
  5. Paperless Reminder: An animation shows physical paper going into a printer with a large red "X" over it. The narrator strongly emphasizes that there are no physical forms to turn in and that students should not print the document.
  6. Contact Information: The video concludes with a welcome screen and provides contact details for Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS):

Email: dspsinfo@cuesta.edu

SLO Campus: 805-546-3148

NCC Campus: 805-591-6215

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)»

This form is needed if you would like DSPS staff to be able to communicate with someone other than you about your DSPS information. Fill out the 'Consent to Release of Information' form or download the download the PDF and drop it of with DSPS.

Consent to Release of Information (FERPA) »

Request for Information to be Sent »

Authorization to release information relating to services provided by DSPS while enrolled at Cuesta College. Please email completed form to dspsinfo@cuesta.edu

Verification of Disability »

Must be completed and signed by a Licensed Professional. Other qualifying documents are listed on our Application Steps page.

 

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