Parent Resources | Student Records | BYU-Idaho

# Parent Resources

Information about accessing grades, how your students can get involved, registering for classes, and financial aid.

## Access to Your Student's Education Records

According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), when a student becomes an "eligible student" the right to inspect education records transfer from the parent to the student. An eligible student is defined as a student who has reached 18 years of age or is attending an institution of postsecondary education. This means that when your student begins attending BYU-Idaho, they have discretion as to who may see their education records including course grades and academic standing, even if Mom and Dad are paying the tuition.

FERPA does allow, however, for parents to receive final grade reports for their student if the student was claimed as a dependent on the parent's most recent tax return forms. Parents desiring to receive their student's final grades can fill out the Certificate of Dependence form.

Additionally, students may submit the 3rd Party Release Form if they desire to have their parents have access to additional education records on their behalf.

Learn more about the process for requesting access to students grades.

## Additional Information

Students at BYU--Idaho are held to one academic standard during their time at the University: 

- **Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to be eligible to earn a degree or certificate**

Visit Academic Standards webpage for more information regarding the Academic Standard and Academic Standing.

There is a wide array of opportunities for your student to get involved. The Activities Program is all about giving students the opportunity to learn and grow through 'taking action' in ways that enable them to develop into the best, most interesting and capable versions of themselves. To understand how activities can complete the BYU-Idaho experience, please visit the Student Activities Program Webpage.

Registration at BYU-Idaho can be done through an online registration system. Information on how to register, the dates each student can register, and a checklist for registration are available on the Registration Webpage. Each student can go to Academic Advising, which can assist students in determining the courses needed for their degree.

While students are encouraged to resolve issues and difficulties at the lowest level possible, they may at times have questions or need assistance in finding a solution to more difficult problems such as the death of a spouse, divorce, or other life circumstances. In these situations, students and parents are welcome to make an appointment with the Dean of Students for assistance, recommendations, and direction to available campus resources.

New students and current students that will be leaving for a mission should consider deferring their enrollment so that they do not need to reapply to the University upon return home from their missions.

Questions about your student's tuition, fees, and financial aid application and awards can best be answered by the Student Financial Aid and Bursar's Offices.