Marquette Central Access Number (MCAN)

New identification policies adopted for student financial, enrollment information

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) regulations require universities to verify the identity of those requesting student data.

In order to comply with these regulations, students must be able to verify their identity when calling or visiting the offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid or Registrar for assistance. Students visiting these offices need only provide a photo ID. However, students calling will need not only their MUID number but also a randomly assigned four-digit number, referred to as Marquette Central Access Number (MCAN), now available in their CheckMarq account.

Students may still grant online access to their financial and academic records to parents or others following the guest access procedures outlined in Checkmarq. This enables parents or others to access information online 24/7.

If parents or others wish to talk with staff from the offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid or Registrar by phone regarding student information, they must now provide the MCAN and student MUID numbers to verify their right to access the student’s information. This information includes tuition, fees, financial aid and academic records, with the exception of the schedule of classes or any activity related to grades.

Students should be careful about whom they disclose these numbers to, as personal information about their finances and academic record should be guarded.