<p>Las, with all due respect, I think that is a little simplistic. Some records may be in “official” file, some may not. IMHO, parent should tell student to pay the fee (or pay for him), sign transcript request, and have official transcript sent to parents. Of course, once parent unseals transcript envelope, it is not valid for grad school, but if there are any issues, it should be reviewed. Student should also be aware he or she will need recommendations, and should think, whatever this issue may be, does he still have 1 or 2 profs in his major that will write a good reccomendatio.</p>