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In August, 2008, Congress enacted and the President signed into law the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), reauthorizing the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Among its many provisions, the HEOA requires every institution participating in federal financial aid programs to adopt a code of conduct and display it prominently on its website.
In addition to the requirements of the HEOA, Vermont Law School financial aid personnel are guided by two statements of professional ethics. The Vermont Law School Code of Ethical Business Conduct emphasizes that the College seeks to adhere to the highest ethical standards in all that it does. Among other things, Vermont Law School personnel are expected to comply with all relevant laws, as well as with the School’s own high standards of integrity and quality. In addition to complying with specific laws or regolations that govern business activities, standards of fairness, honesty, and respect for the rights of others will govern Vermont Law School’s conduct at all times.
As a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), Vermont Law School financial aid personally also adhere to the NASFAA Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct which contains principles specific to the financial aid profession. Consistent with the requirements of the HEOA and the provisions of the Vermont Law School of Ethical Business Conduct and the NASFAA Statement, Vermont Law School has adopted this Code of Conduct for financial aid professionals.
The following Code of Conduct was last updated by NASFAA's Board of Directors in March 2014. Institutional members of NASFAA will ensure that:
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