FERPA Authorization Instructions

1. Log in to FlashLine. If you encounter issues with logging in, please contact the Technology Helpdesk at 330-672-4357.
2. Once logged in, navigate to Student > Resources > Requests and Authorizations.
3. In the Requests and Authorizations section, select Grant Online FERPA Authorization.
   1. This screen goes over the basics of FERPA. Please read over the information before granting access.
4. To grant FERPA access, select the Add New FERPA Release button.
   1. You can now enter the information of the individual you are granting access to. Any item with an asterisk is required to have something entered.
   2. The passphrase is a phrase that you select for the person to whom you are giving access. University staff will ask for this phrase when they call in to confirm their identity, so make sure it is something they will remember. If your grantee forgets their passphrase, you as the student will be the only one that can remind your grantee of what their passphrase is or reset it.
   3. You must also enter an email address for the grantee as they will receive an email confirming the access and passphrase.
5. Once you have entered everything, click Submit, and access will be granted.
6. If you ever need to revoke FERPA access, return to the Grant Online FERPA Authorization screen and select the Revoke Access option.

Disclosure of Directory Information

Note: Kent State University may release directory information on an unlimited basis to individual inquiries. To restrict your directory information, log in to FlashLine and complete the online form accessible under Student / Resources / Requests and Authorizations.