Records Release Authorization

About This Form:

  • Use this form to authorize release of your education records to third parties, including parents, guardians, spouses, sponsors, employers, or other third parties. 
  • The type of education records to be released must be specified on the form and a specific purpose must be provided. An “all records” or “general records” to be released or an “all purpose” or” general purpose” provided cannot be accepted.
  • This form cannot be used to grant continuous all access to student’s records or access to student’s Self-Service or other university-issued portals or the records therein.
  • In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), San Francisco State University will only release education records to third parties with written consent from the student. For more information about your student privacy rights, please see  SFSU Student Privacy Rights and Procedures