INFORMED CONSENT/AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE STUDENT INFORMATION
I, (Student ID #), _____
hereby authorize Rochester Community and Technical College to release and/or orally discuss the education records described below about me to: (list complete names of parents or other persons you are authorizing - note that they may be asked for proof of their identity)
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The specific records covered by this release are (select with checkmark):
____ All
____ Academic (grades and transcripts, academic standing, attendance,
etc.)
____ Accounts Receivable (itemized charges or credits)
____ Financial Aid (eligibility, itemized charges, credits, and refunds)
____ Registration (number of credit hours, add/drops)
____ Other - please specify: _________________________________________________________________________
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I understand that the student records information listed above includes information which is classified as private on me under Minn. Stat. § 13.32 and the Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. I understand that by signing this Informed Consent Form, I am authorizing Rochester Community and Technical College to release to the persons named above information which would otherwise be private and not accessible to them.
I understand that, at my request, Rochester Community and Technical College must provide me with a copy of any written educational records it releases to the persons named above pursuant to this consent. I understand that I am not legally obligated to provide this information and that I may revoke this consent at any time. This consent expires after one year or until I withdraw my consent, whichever comes first. A photocopy of this authorization may be used in the same manner and with the same effect as the original documents.
I am giving this consent freely and voluntarily and I understand the consequences of my giving this consent.
Effective Date: (optional) ___________________________
Expiration Date: (optional) __________________________
Signed: _______________________________________
Dated: ________________________________________
Notary or College Staff/Date: ______________________________________________
(notarized signature is required unless the signature is witnessed by
college staff upon presentation of photo ID)