Why is it ILLEGAL for a college to provide copies of transcript records from other schools a student attended?

Question

I am just curious, because I am trying to have my university give me copies of transcripts I already submitted last year in order to give to the British government for a visa I am trying to attain.

Is the reason this is illegal because of the fact that schools make money off of students asking for transcripts?

Answer 1

I have doubts as to its being "illegal" for a college to do this, but Anna P is correct as to the reason they will have a policy against it. They may have accepted these transcripts for their own purposes, but they can't verify those grades independently, so they do not send out other schools' transcripts.

If you received credit towards a degree from those records, I would imagine this would be reflected in some way on your record at university, even if it is only a notation that you received X amount of credit from Y school.

For the record, as far as 'making money' on transcripts, I have five undergraduate institutions that I keep having to get records from. Their fees:

1. University of Pittsburgh: Free (unless requesting express service/mailing).
2. CMU: Free if you pick up. $4 each if they have to be mailed; priority or express mail is more.
3. NYU: Free (unless requesting express service/mailing).
4. Hudson County Community College (only two courses; it's a long story): $5 each.
5. Rugters University Newark: Free. I don't remember their mentioning express mail.

Each of these schools had its own set of policies (some required a written signature, some you could fill out a form online, etc.), but in no case are they likely to be making any significant amount of money from this service.

Answer 2

Um, no. A school can only vouch for its own grades and not those of other schools. In some cases a feeder school (community college) can have grades on the senior college's transcript, but they have agreements in place regarding the validity of the grades.

PS The schools don't actually make an profit on transcripts. It is a service for alumni and the fees don't cover the costs, in most cases.

Answer 3

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