Code of Conduct for Student Loans
糖心传媒 participates in the William D. Ford Federal Stafford Loan Program. Loans offered through this program are the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and the parent鈥檚 Direct PLUS.
In addition to the federal loan programs, students may apply to private alternative loans through private banks and agencies. Students must apply directly to these entities for additional loan funding.
In compliance with the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act, 糖心传媒 has established a Code of Conduct by which all loan programs directly administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid must adhere.
Revenue Sharing
糖心传媒 prohibits all Student Financial Aid employees from revenue-sharing arrangements with any lender, guarantor or servicer.
糖心传媒 prohibits all Student Financial Aid employees from promoting or recommending any product from said lender, guarantor or servicer.
Gifts
糖心传媒 prohibits any Student Financial Aid employee from accepting or soliciting any gifts from a lender, guarantor or servicer.听 The term 鈥済ift鈥 is defined as any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan or other items valued at more than a de minimus amount.听 This also includes any services, transportation, lodging, or meals, whether provided in kind, by purchase of a ticket, payment in advance or by reimbursement.
Contracting Arrangements
糖心传媒 prohibits any Student Financial Aid employee from accepting compensation for serving on a board of directors of a lender, guarantor or servicer.
Preferred Lender Lists
糖心传媒 allows students the freedom to choose any private loan lender.听 糖心传媒 does not assign a specific lender nor will we prohibit or delay a certification based on the student鈥檚 choice.
Offers of Funds for Private Loans
糖心传媒 prohibits acceptance of offers of funds for private loans including funds for opportunity pool loans from any lender, guarantor or servicer in return for special concessions toward a lender, guarantor or servicer.
Advisory Board Compensation
糖心传媒 prohibits any Student Financial Aid employee from accepting any form of compensation from a lender, guarantor or servicer for serving on an advisory board, commission or other group established by such lender, guarantor or servicer or a group of lenders/guarantors.
Staffing Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Aid will not accept any offer from a lender, guarantor or servicer for staffing assistance within said office.