Maryland State Wire

FOIA Request to Frostburg State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

Maryland State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Frostburg State University seeking detailed records concerning Chinese National students enrolled at the institution. The request, sent under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4, asks for several specific pieces of information, preferably in electronic format.

The first item requested is any documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If student names are protected by privacy laws, the requestor asks for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department.

Secondly, the request seeks information on scholarships awarded to these students. This includes details about each scholarship's amount and its source. Additionally, the request specifically asks for information on scholarships granted by entities affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.

The third item inquires about any policies or procedures that Frostburg State University has in place to monitor students, including Chinese Nationals, in order to protect the university's intellectual property and other confidential information.

This FOIA request was made on behalf of Maryland State Wire and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. As part of this effort, Maryland State Wire is seeking a fee waiver due to its role as a media organization committed to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, please visit their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.