Commission and Recruitment Policy
Section 487(a)(20) of The Higher Education Act prohibits institutions of higher education from providing a commission or bonuses to individuals or entities based on securing enrollment or financial aid. This prohibition is known as the ban on incentive compensation.
North Greenville University adheres to regulations which prohibit the use of commission, bonuses, or any other form of incentive pay to secure enrollments or award financial aid. North Greenville University may not provide any commission, bonus, or other compensation employment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or awarding of federal financial aid, to any person or entity engaged in student recruitment or admissions activities.
Additionally, North Greenville University complies with the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding (DoD MOU), adhering to the following regulations:
- Prohibition of inducements: We strictly prohibit offering any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or any other item of significant monetary value to individuals or entities, including third-party lead generators or marketing firms, except for salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in accordance with applicable laws. This prohibition aims to ensure that enrollments of service members or access to Tuition Assistance (TA) funds are not secured through improper means.
- Prohibition of incentive payments: We refrain from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentives directly or indirectly based on securing enrollments or federal financial aid, including TA funds, to individuals or entities engaged in student recruiting, admission activities, or decision-making processes related to student financial assistance.
- Prohibition of high-pressure recruitment tactics: We do not employ high-pressure recruitment tactics, such as making multiple unsolicited contacts via phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration solely for the purpose of securing enrollments of service members. We are committed to ensuring that recruitment processes are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
North Greenville University is a member of the North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) and adheres to the Principles of Good Practice - NACCAP