To assist the creation of a unique user account, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is asking you to provide information that includes private and/or confidential information under state and federal law.
You are not legally required to provide the information we are requesting; however, we may not be able to process your request for an online account if you do not provide enough information.
With some exceptions, unless you consent to further release of private information, access to this information will be limited to school officials, including faculty who have legitimate educational interests in the information. Under certain circumstances, federal and state laws authorize release of private information without your consent:
- to other schools in which you seek or intend to enroll, or are enrolled;
- to federal, state or local officials for purposes of program compliance, audit or evaluation;
- as appropriate in connection with your application for, or receipt of, financial aid;
- to your parents, if your parents claim you as a dependent student for tax purposes;
- if the information is sought with a subpoena, court order, or otherwise permitted by other state or federal law, and
- to an organization engaged in educational research or an accredited agency.