"Sometimes an authorization to release of information is needed for a number of different reasons. Generally, those who are requesting the information have pre-formatted forms for you to use. Then the person who receives the request for information is able to simply fill in the blanks or information requested. Go to http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/forms/Third.Party.Authorization.pdf. You
. will notice there is general demographic information. In addition to the demographic information there is also more detailed questions such as the names of the people who are authorized to receive the information. Of course this for is just an example. The form a perspective employer or party requesting information may look much different."
