Student Account Holds & Transcript Release Policies

Schools should establish written policies governing:

• Financial holds
• Transcript release procedures
• Diploma release procedures
• Student account balances
• Parent communication expectations

Policies should clearly define:

• Conditions for transcript withholding when permitted by law
• Administrative approval processes
• Appeals procedures
• Communication timelines

Schools should ensure that all policies:

• Align with applicable legal requirements
• Are communicated clearly to families
• Are applied consistently

Registrars should maintain documentation supporting transcript release decisions.