Student User: FAQs on Proxy

 

A: Students can grant access to certain portions of their academic records to individuals known as proxy users. Through myNMSU, students can create proxy user accounts and assign access to specific pages within myNMSU like Registration, Financial Aid, Student Account Info, and more. 

A: Any student has the ability to set up Proxy Access.

A: Proxy Access is set up via myNMSU. Students may view the instructions at Proxy Instructions 

A: No. Students can itemize the areas to which their proxies may have access; for example, students may wish their proxy to be able to view the tuition bill, financial aid requirements, academic grades or schedule.

A: Upon being successfully added as a proxy, they will receive an automatic email with details about their proxy access.

A: No. Each person designated as a proxy is required to have a separate, unique email address.

A: Yes. Ensure each parent has a unique email address during setup. A Copy Authorizations feature is available, within the Authorizations tab, if the student wishes to provide the same access to each parent.

A: Login to my.nmsu.edu with your NMSU username and password.  Click on the STUDENT tab at the top of the screen.  Then, click on the Student Proxy Management link, located under STUDENT ACCOUNT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION.  Click on the edit icon underneath the name of the proxy.  You should be redirected to a screen with proxy information and authorizations.

A: Yes. The student consents to university staff members speaking to the proxy about their academic record based solely on the authorizations granted by the student.

A: Yes. Both the student and proxy will be notified by email when their access is revoked.

A: No. Proxies will not be notified when access authorizations change.

A: No. Proxies will not be notified when the Stop Date changes. However, if the proxy signs in after the Stop Date, they will not be able to see the student tab.

A: Yes. An email will be sent to both the student and proxy when the e-mail address has been changed.

A: There are two options to revoke access for a proxy.  Both options are located within the Student Proxy Management page. Change the Stop Date – The stop date may be changed to a date that has already passed. Remove the Proxy – Select the Delete Proxy icon (it looks like a garbage can), located under the proxy's name. Note: By default, a proxy is granted access for five years.

A: When setting up proxy access, the student is giving consent for specific individuals to view information from their student record online as well as discussing the information with university staff members. FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99), is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. For more information on FERPA, please click here. Note: Proxy Access does not replace the need to follow FERPA guidelines.

A: The PIN is the same as the password you established.