Overview
Students at Columbia College may grant authorization to parents, guardians, spouses, or other trusted third parties to view specific portions of their student records, financial information, or academic details. This guide walks you through setting up and managing authorized users.
Applies to: Students
Step-by-Step Guide
Instructions
1 Sign In to the Student Portal / Self-Service
Navigate to the self-service portal using your standard Columbia College credentials.
●Log in with your Columbia College username and password.
●Navigate to the student account profile or user options menu.
2 Add an Authorized User / Proxy
Select the option to add an authorized user or third-party proxy.
●Select Add User or Grant Access.
●Enter the third party's legal name, relationship, and valid email address.
3 Set Permissions and Submit
Define exactly what information the authorized user is permitted to view.
●Select the permission checkboxes (e.g., billing, financial aid, or academic records).
●Review the authorization agreement and click Submit or Save to send the invitation email to your designated user.
Important Note / FERPA
Granting third-party access does not give the recipient permission to make official academic changes on your behalf. You may modify or revoke authorized user access at any time through your student portal.
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