HIPAA vs FERPA For Higher Ed Guide & Checklist

Managing HIPAA and FERPA Compliance, Together

Many higher education institutions manage healthcare and educational records within the same environment, such as student health centers, counseling services, or teaching hospitals, which means both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can apply to the same data.

This guide and checklist break down what each regulation requires, where they overlap, and how your institution can build a compliance strategy that addresses both, without duplicating effort or leaving gaps.