Frequently Asked Questions
Do parents receive transcripts of cadet grades?
Most parents are curious about their cadet's grades and academic progress at the end of each semester. The policy regarding the release of student grades to parents is dictated by the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This law specifies that educational records of the students may not be released without (1) the written consent of the student which specifies those educational records to be released and to whom, or (2) judicial order or subpoena of the student's educational records. In the latter situation, the student must be notified of the institution's compliance with the order or subpoena. Based upon this policy, the United States Air Force Academy provides grade reports directly to the cadet and will provide grade reports to the parents at the written direction of the cadet. We understand and appreciate the concern and interest of parents; however, parents must receive this information either directly from the cadet or by the cadet's written request that a grade report be mailed to the parent.
