The purpose of this code of conduct is to ensure that our students’ best interests are always at the forefront of all decisions we make.
An institutional financial aid professional is expected to
always maintain exemplary standards of professional
conduct in all aspects of carrying out his or her
responsibilities, specifically including all dealings with
any entities involved in any manner in student financial
aid, regardless of whether such entities are involved in a
government sponsored, subsidized, or regulated activity.
In doing so, a financial aid professional should:
Refrain from taking any action for his or her personal
benefit.
Refrain from taking any action he or she believes is
contrary to law, regulation, or the best interests of the
students and parents he or she serves.
Ensure that the information he or she provides is
accurate, unbiased, and does not reflect any preference
arising from actual or potential personal gain.
Be objective in making decisions and advising his or her
institution regarding relationships with any entity
involved in any aspect of student financial aid.
Refrain from soliciting or accepting anything of other
than nominal value from any entity (other than an
institution of higher education or a governmental entity
such as the U.S. Department of Education) involved in
the making, holding, consolidating or processing of any
student loans, including anything of value (including
reimbursement of expenses) for serving on an advisory
body or as part of a training activity of or sponsored by
any such entity.
Disclose to his or her institution, in such manner as his
or her institution may prescribe, any involvement with
or interest in any entity involved in any aspect of
student financial aid.