The Information Portal System (TIPS) is an interactive reporting interface. Data in TIPS comes from a variety of sources, including ACC Student Information System, National Student Clearinghouse, etc. These reports may not be accessible outside of the ACC network. Most reports will require Full Access (login required) to TIPS. Questions or problems accessing these reports? Contact Lokraj Adhikari, 512-223-7602

If you are unable to find the data you need in TIPS or need to schedule an individualized TIPS training session for your group, please complete the Online Data/Service Request Form.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (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. In accordance with FERPA, researchers need to be extremely cautious about releasing data that could lead to the identification of individual students, particularly when related to financial or performance data. Per OIRA guidelines, tables produced from TIPS intended for presentations or any other public release should have small cell sizes (N < 5) suppressed. By using the Austin Community College Information Portal (TIPS), you are agreeing to the FERPA statement above.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)