University Policies

Military Recruiting, Marketing, and Advertising Policy

Approval Date: 10/17/2023
Approved By: University President
Policy Owner: Billing & Receivables, Associate Bursar

Policy Statement

WIU will refrain from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including, but not limited to, Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons engaged in any type of student recruiting, admission activities, or decision-making regarding the award of student financial assistance.

WIU will also 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.

Purpose

The purpose is to remain in compliance with the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding (DODMOU), as well as the Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Handbook.

Scope (Who should read this policy)

Anyone who recruits, markets, or advertises for the university should read this policy.

Definitions

DODMOU: An agreement between the Department of Defense and WIU that makes it possible for the university to accept tuition assistance vouchers from soldiers.

Procedures

The policy needs to be on our website by November 2023 in order to be compliant with the institutional compliance voluntary audit conducted by the Department of Defense, and remain in compliance with the Department of Education’s guidance provided in the Federal Student Aid Handbook.

Responsibilities (Implementation and Enforcement)

It is the responsibility of the individual to adhere to the policy. If the Department of Defense deems we are in violation of this policy, we may lose our rights as a DODMOU school.

Resources

  • "Voluntary Education Institutional Compliance Program 2023 Feedback Report" is available via Internal Audit.