According to Minnesota Statutes, once a student reaches the age of 18 and is not dependent on a parent/guardian, he/she attains age of majority status. When the student reaches age 18 and is independent from his/her parent/guardian, many of those rights previously granted to the parent/guardian are automatically the rights of the student. For example, eligible students may have access to their school records and have correspondence relative to school business mailed directly to them.