Educational Records Requests
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) maintains student educational records in compliance with federal and state laws. PWCS Policies and Regulations are developed in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which is the federal law protecting the privacy of student scholastic records. All public schools, including PWCS, are mandated to ensure proper policies and procedures are implemented to protect the content of scholastic records, regardless of the medium.
For additional information, please review the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
If you would like for PWCS to release your educational records/information to third-parties please complete the FERPA Information Disclosure Consent Form (PDF) and submit it to the counseling office.
Transcript Request Service
The high school transcript is an official document that is a copy of the student's academic record. All students, upon request, will have access to three free official transcripts. In addition, each senior will receive one free unofficial transcript during their senior interview. A $5.00 fee will be assessed for any other transcript, official or unofficial requested by the student.Payment must be made at the time of the request. Fee waivers can be requested for students who have limited resources and meet specific federal requirements.
Current Student Transcript Request Process To request a transcript login to your Naviance Student account.
Alumni Transcript Request Process
College Testing and Application Fee Waiver Service
SAT/ACT Fee Waivers
Fee waivers can be requested for students in the 11th and 12th grade, who have limited resources and meet specific federal requirements. Students may request a fee waiver for the SAT (max. 2), the SAT Subject Test (max. 2), the ACT (max. 2) Listed below are the links to brochures that will help you determine your eligibility status.- SAT Fee Waivers Student Brochure (.pdf/1,008 KB)
- SAT Fee Waivers Student Brochure-Spanish (.pdf/521 KB)
- ACT Fee Waiver Eligibility Requirements 2021-2022
Link for request: Request SAT, SAT Subject Test or ACT Fee Waiver
College Application Fee Waivers
Students who have limited financial resources may use the NACAC Request for Admission Application Fee Waiver form when applying for college. The purpose of this form is to ensure equitable postsecondary access and thus is intended for first-time undergraduate applicants who meet one or more of the economic need criteria identified on the form.Below are the steps for completing and submitting the NACAC Request for Admission Application Fee Waiver form:
Students can complete the NACAC Application Fee Waiver without having to print it. They should download the form on their computers, fill out the form, add a signature using the "Fill & Sign" button on the top right of the PDF, and save it on their computers.
- The student writes the name of the college or university on the top line.
- The student completes the Student section and checks the appropriate box(es) in the Economic Need section. If none of the traditional boxes apply, the student should check "Other request..." and briefly explain their financial need for an application fee waiver on the lines provided.
- A school counselor, postsecondary support personnel, or principal at the student's school OR an official from a community-based organization completes the Authorized Official section and verifies the student's economic eligibility.
Link for request: NACAC Request for Admission Application Fee Waiver form
Youth Employment Certification Service
Youth Employment Certificates can be requested through the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry for students who are under 16. You must complete the three step process by clicking here.
Youth Employment Application Certification System
Career Assessment Testing Service
All students have access to career assessment testing. If you would like to take a career assessment test to assist with your career planning please set up an appointment with a counselor.