Code of Conduct

Commitment to Ethical Practices in Scholarships and Financial Aid

Texas A&M University-San Antonio and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid are committed to conducting business in an ethical manner and with the highest level of integrity.  To this end, our office adheres to the Texas A&M University System Ethics Policy 07.01 and Texas Higher Education Fair Lending Practices 07.02.  In addition, as a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, we comply with their Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for Institutional Financial Aid Professionals.  As part of our commitment, all employees receive training on an annual basis with regard to the code of conduct.

Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships Employee Student Loan Code of Conduct

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has adopted this Student Loan Code of Conduct to serve as the formal guiding principles in ensuring the integrity of the student aid process and ethical conduct of employees in regard to student loan practices. The Student Loan Code of Conduct applies to all employees who work in the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships and all other Texas A&M University-San Antonio employees, including agents of the University, who have responsibilities related to educational loans or other forms of student financial aid. The Student Loan Code of Conduct has been established to meet the requirements contained in the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act. Items in this Code of Conduct provide additional standards of conduct for employees with responsibility for student financial aid and do not replace any existing or future requirements imposed by the State of Texas related to codes of conduct, conflict of interest policies, ethics training, or other such requirements. The Student Loan Code of Conduct also confirms that Texas A&M University-San Antonio does not have preferred lender arrangements of any kind or a preferred lender list.

Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships Study Abroad Programs

Students participating in study abroad programs offered by A&M-San Antonio’s Office of The Provost are eligible to apply for and potentially receive the various types of aid offered by the A&M–San Antonio’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid including grants, scholarships, and loans. Study abroad students must meet all eligibility requirements. A statement that a student’s enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the home institution may be considered enrollment at the home institution for the purpose of applying for assistance under the FSA programs.