Title IV Loan Code of Conduct

Southern State Community College participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program. The financial aid office will process loans at the students request if eligible through the federal financial aid programs.

The following Code of Conduct is followed:

• Southern State Community College does not have revenue-sharing arrangements with any lender. Advisory boards will not receive compensation from a lender.

• Employees in the financial aid office are prohibited from receiving gifts from lenders, guaranty agencies or loan servicers.

• The financial aid office does not contract with any lender and does not receive any staffing assistance from lenders.

• The financial aid office at Southern State Community College will process loans in a timely manner.

• Students will be advised to borrow loans through the federal student loans programs. Private loans will not be packaged or offered from any specific private lender.