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Code of Conduct: Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing, and Financial Aid

Code of Conduct

As a leading institute of higher education, Erikson Institute is committed to empowering current and prospective learners with the knowledge, skills, and passion to make a positive and lasting impact on the children, families and communities they serve. We strive for excellence across all areas of our organization, and are committed to operating with fairness and transparency, and the highest levels of integrity and ethical practices.   

Admissions

  • Ensure non-discriminatory admission practices.
  • Base admission decisions on merit, institutional policies, as well as legal and regulatory guidelines that respond to the needs of our professional fields.
  • Maintain confidentiality of applicant information and use it only for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Clearly communicate admission requirements, deadlines, and procedures.
  • Focus on communicating clear information that supports our program availability, career outcomes, and/or financial commitments.

Recruitment

  • Engage in transparent, ethical and professional recruitment practices without coercion or misrepresentation, providing opportunities for prospective candidates to ask questions and connect with our faculty and staff.
  • Provide accurate, timely information about programs, costs, accreditation, and student success rates.
  • Respect student autonomy, avoid coercive recruitment tactics, and offer insights that support our students’ career vision.
  • Ensure that recruitment staff and third-party representatives follow institutional policies and legal regulations.

Marketing & Communications

  • Represent the institution honestly and transparently in all promotional materials.
  • Ensure that claims about program quality, job placement, financial aid, or student outcomes are transparent and accurate.
  • Disclose total program costs, expected time to completion, and any additional fees.
  • Ensure digital, print, and verbal communications align with institutional values and compliance standards.
  • Regularly update marketing materials to reflect accurate and current information.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • Provide clear, accessible, and accurate information on financial aid options, eligibility, and repayment obligations.
  • Train and educate financial aid counselors to help ensure they act in the best interests of students and families.
  • Prohibit conflicts of interest in financial aid advising and loan recommendations.
  • Avoid preferential treatment of lenders and uphold ethical loan disbursement policies.
  • Educate students on responsible borrowing, financial literacy, and repayment expectations.

Compliance & Accountability

  • Adhere to federal, state, and accreditation laws and regulations governing admissions, recruitment, marketing, and financial aid.
  • Train staff and faculty on relevant ethical guidelines and institutional policies.
  • Establish a mechanism for reporting and addressing violations of this Code of Conduct.
  • Conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure continued compliance.
  • Foster and maintain a culture of integrity, transparency, and student-centered decision-making.
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