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The
University at Albany is bound to follow a code of ethics as related to the
recruitment of all students, including Service members and their
dependents.
Specifically,
The University at Albany will ensure compliance with program integrity
requirements consistent with the regulations issued by ED (34 C.F.R
668.71-668.75 and 668.14) related to restrictions on misrepresentation,
recruitment, and payment of incentive compensation.
This
applies to the educational institution itself and its agents including third
party lead generators, marketing firms, or companies that own or operate the
educational institutions.
As part
of efforts to eliminate unfair, deceptive, and abusive marketing aimed at Service
members The University at Albany will:
1. Ban
inducements, including any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment,
hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a
monetary value of more than a de minimis amount, to any individual or entity,
or its agents including third party lead generators or marketing firms other
than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with
all applicable laws for the purpose of securing enrollments of Service members
or obtaining access to TA funds. Educational institution sponsored scholarships
or grants and tuition reductions available to military students are
permissible, and;
2. Refrain
from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly
or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including TA
funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission
activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial
assistance, and;
3. Refrain
from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited
contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and
engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing
Service member enrollments.
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"URL": "https://www.albany.edu/veterans/recruiting_policy.php",
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