National Student Clearinghouse

The National Student Clearinghouse® Research Center, is a nonprofit organization. It works with higher education institutions, states, districts, high schools, and educational organizations to better inform practitioners and policymakers about student educational pathways and enable informed decision making. The Clearinghouse collects education records, which include both Directory and Non‐Directory Information, from Participating Institutions, education agencies, and other education authorities, under either the school official or directory information exceptions to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.