Federal Notices

 

Family Educational Rights of Privacy Act

Students are entitled by the Family Educational Rights of Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and by FST policy to examine their academic records.

Title IX of the Education Amendments

FST complies with the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (45 CRF 86) regarding discrimination and allegations of sexual harassment.

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

FST complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989
(Public Law 101-226) requiring the following notification to students:

The Franciscan School of Theology requires the campus be drug free. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of a controlled substance while on FST premises is prohibited. Abuse of alcohol on the FST campus is also not allowed. Violation of this policy will be considered cause for dismissal from school. Further information about sanctions, health risks and drug counseling is found in the Student Handbook.

The complete Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act is available from the Office of the Academic Dean or online at the GTU website. The policy applies to all FST students as well as FST-affiliated GTU Common MA students.

Veterans' Administration Benefits

Policies related to students eligible for Veterans’ Administration (VA) educational benefits are contained in the Student Handbook. The GTU Consortial Registrar is the certifying official for veteran’s affairs for the member schools of the Graduate Theological Union.