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Consumer Information

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires colleges and universities that participate in federal student financial aid programs to disclose certain information to current and prospective students, and to university employees. In order to promote access to information that will allow consumers to make informed decisions about postsecondary education, Methodist University provides these disclosures in one location via hyperlinks to each topic. If there are questions about the information, please contact the appropriate office.

Academic Information

Student Financial Information

Campus Safety Information

Student Life

North Carolina Voter Registration

Equity in Athletics

Federal Student Aid Resources

Disclosure for Title IV – Reporting of Federal Loans

Methodist University is required to disclose to students, or parents of students who enter into an agreement regarding Title IV, HEA loan that the loan will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) at studentaid.gov and will be accessible by authorized agencies, lenders, and institutions.

Methodist University Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended (FERPA)

FERPA sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records by governing (1) the release of education records maintained by the educational institution and (2) the limitation of access to these records by third parties.

  • the right to inspect and review their education records
  • the right to request to amend their education records
  • the right to limit disclosure of some “personally identifiable information” known as directory information

Records that are:

  • directly related to a student
  • maintained by the University or by a party acting for the University (including but not limited to handwriting, print, tapes, any form of electronic data storage)

  • name, address, phone number, e-mail
  • date and place of birth
  • parents’ names
  • major
  • degrees and/or awards received
  • participation in activities

  • to anyone if the University has obtained the prior written consent of the student
  • to University officials with a legitimate educational interest including advisors, instructors, staff, and administrators who must manage student record information in order to fulfill their job duties
  • to third parties acting on behalf of the institution
  • to appropriate officials in a health/safety emergency (VP for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at MU)
  • in response to a judicial order, subpoena, or affidavit (Refer requests to the Registrar’s Office)

  • DO refer requests to the Office of the Registrar when you are uncertain how to respond.
  • DO release a student’s information to him or her when you can positively identify the student. (Be cautious! Positive IDs cannot generally be made via telephone or e-mail.)
  • DO refer parental requests for student record information to the Office of the Registrar.
  • DO shred unneeded confidential documents.
  • DO hide confidential information on computer screens from unauthorized individuals.
  • DON’T provide non-directory information including grades, GPA, and class schedules with any unauthorized third party, including parents, without written consent from the student.
  • DON’T post grades, names, social security numbers, PINS, or any combination thereof on walls, doors, or unauthorized websites.
  • DON’T view educational records for personal reasons.

The Department of Education may issue a notice to cease the practice complained of and ultimately could administer legal sanctions.