<p>
</p>
<p>Sorry to bump this up after a month of inactivity, but if the parents provide proof to the college that the student is a dependent then the college has to release educational records to the parent. </p>
<p>One of the problems with the current set up is that it extends the duration of childhood until 24, and this is unacceptable. More than likely I’ll have the title of “Dr.” within 6 months of turning 24, so I’m just grateful there’s a provision making graduate students exempt.</p>