Advisor Records Release Authorization

To comply with the federal Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and the Board of Regents’ Policy on Student Education Records, the University cannot provide certain information from your student record to a third party without explicit authorization. This restriction applies, but is not limited, to your parents/guardians, spouse, or sponsor.

  • By completing, signing, and submitting this form to your advisor, you grant the listed University employee permission to release academic record information available for the purpose of academic advising to a third party for the specified purpose and time frame.

View the Advisor Records Release Authorization form

Use this form if...

  • You have submitted the required form as requested by the UMD Financial Aid and Scholarships Office via email or financial aid checklist in MyU and you have been notified by the UMD Financial Aid and Scholarships Office additional documentation is needed to determine your financial aid eligibility.

Don't use this form if...

  • You have not submitted the required form requested by the UMD Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
  • You have not been notified by the UMD Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to submit documentation using one of the listed zlinks.

Next steps

Once completed, a link will become available to electronically submit this form.