FERPA-Compliant Communication Samples
Ensure student privacy while delivering clear, effective messages.
Coming Soon!! Explore ready-to-use templates and best practices designed to help schools, colleges, and community organizations communicate securely and appropriately with students and families. These samples meet FERPA requirements and support email, letter, text, and phone communication in college access, financial aid, and career readiness programs.
Our FERPA communication toolkit will include:
Email templates for financial aid notifications, admissions updates, and advising outreach.
Phone call scripts for sensitive conversations about academic progress or aid status.
Text message examples for reminders about deadlines and forms.
Consent form samples to document permissions for sharing information with parents or guardians.
Best practice guides to train staff and volunteers on FERPA-safe communication.
Quick Tips
Always confirm student identity before sharing sensitive details in any communication.
Use templates that are pre-approved for FERPA compliance to reduce risk of violations.
Provide links to secure portals rather than including private data directly in emails or texts.
Train all staff and volunteers annually on FERPA rules for written and verbal communication.