Are international student records protected under FERPA?

Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), all student records from educational institutions that receive federal funding are protected, regardless of the student's nationality. This means that international student records are treated the same as those of U.S. students. FERPA ensures that educational institutions manage these records with confidentiality and that rights regarding access and privacy apply universally to all students enrolled at these institutions, including those from other countries.

The provision of FERPA indicates that the protection of education records extends to all individuals who are or have been students at an institution, highlighting the law's commitment to safeguarding privacy without bias towards the students' citizenship or residency status.