FOIA Request to United States Merchant Marine Academy regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
The Nassau Standard, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students currently enrolled at the academy.
The FOIA request specifically asks for documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If student names are protected under privacy laws, the request asks for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department. Additionally, the request seeks information on scholarships received by these students, including amounts and sources. The request also inquires about any recipients of scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
Furthermore, the Nassau Standard is seeking policies or procedures that describe how the academy monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
The email emphasizes that this request is made on behalf of both Nassau Standard and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. It also notes that as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they believe they qualify for a fee waiver for accessing these records.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy’s mission and activities, please visit their website: 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.
