2010-2011 College Catalog - North Florida Community College

REGISTRAR | RECORDS | REGISTRATION21REGISTRAR | RECORDS | REGISTRATIONStudent RecordsThe disclosure or publication of student information is governed by the policies of the District Boardof Trustees of NFCC within the framework of state and federal laws, including the Family EducationRights and Privacy Act passed in 1974. The written consent of the student is required for the disclosureor publication of any information that is personally identifiable and a part of the educational record.Prior consent of the student is not required for disclosure of the educational record defined by NFCC as“Directory Information” which may be released by the College.Directory information includes:• Name • Address • Telephone number• Classification (part-time/full-time) • Date of Birth • Program of study• Major Field of study• Dates of attendance • Degrees and awards received• Participation in officially organized activities and sports• Most recent previous educational institution attendedStudents may inform NFCC in writing of the student’s desire to prevent publication of such DirectoryInformation or release of such information except as required by law. A form is available upon requestfrom the Office of Enrollment Services.Students, or their parents in certain cases, have the right to review and to obtain copies of theirofficial records, to seek correction of information contained in those records, and to limit disclosure ofinformation from the records.Subject to statutory conditions and limitations, prior consent of the student is not required for disclosureof information in the educational record to (or for):• Teachers, administrators and the like in the same institution.• Comptroller General of the United States.• Organizations such as Educational Testing Service or, the College Entrance Examination Boardinvolved in testing programs and student aid.• Accrediting organizations.• In compliance with judicial order or pursuant to any lawfully issued subpoena.The Registrar can provide additional information on the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act(Buckley Amendment). For the complete text of FERPA, write the U.S. Department of Education at 600Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.Enrollment Steps1. Apply for admission: The student must have an Application for Admission on file prior toregistering. Prospective students may call (850) 973-1622 or 9405 to request an Application forAdmission.2. Financial Aid: Students seeking financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office assoon as the decision to attend NFCC is made. Call (850) 973-1621 to request a Financial AidApplication.3. Veterans Educational Assistance: New applicants should contact the Veterans AffairsCoordinator in the Office of Enrollment Services a minimum of six weeks prior to their first termat NFCC. Call (850) 973-1622 to request an appointment.4. Transcripts: Request that transcripts be forwarded to the NFCC Office of Enrollment Servicesfrom the last high school attended and from any institutions of higher learning attended.The student who has not graduated but has taken the GED test should have GED test scoresforwarded to the NFCC Office of Enrollment Services.2010-2011 NFCC College Catalog