Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 3332-1-17.2 | The ethical code of conduct for student solicitation.

                                                
(A) All agents must be registered in
		  accordance with rule 3332-1-17 of the Administrative Code. Agents must receive
		  at least twenty-five percent of their total annual compensation from the school
		  in salary that excludes money received from commissions.
(B) All agents, school directors or other
		  persons involved in the recruitment and solicitation of students must conform
		  to the following code of conduct:
(1) Have a thorough
			 understanding of the school, its program offerings, facilities, staff and
			 instructor qualifications.
(2) Have a knowledge of
			 the success of individuals who have completed the school's programs and
			 were able to obtain either initial employment or advancement in the field in
			 which they were trained.
(3) Clearly understand
			 that "approved" and "accredited" are not the same terms and
			 are not to be used as such. Accredited will only be used by schools who have
			 been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States
			 department of education.
(4) Refrain from
			 discrediting other schools by claiming that they are guilty of dishonorable
			 conduct, are unable to fulfill the terms of a contract, are in trouble
			 financially or make other derogatory comments.
(5) Refrain from
			 attempting to influence a student to withdraw from a school that the student is
			 presently attending.
(6) Refrain from
			 encouraging a prospective student to change plans after signing an enrollment
			 application and paying the registration fee to another school.
(7) Refrain from making
			 exaggerated statements concerning job or employment opportunities.
(8) When applicable,
			 carefully explain to the prospective student that, in addition to program
			 completion, there are certain employment positions requiring examinations and
			 tests, either state or federal, to become licensed prior to being employed in
			 specific field.
(9) Accurately state the
			 availability of financial assistance at the school.
(10) Be responsible to
			 make sure the prospective student is provided a receipt for monies collected
			 and a copy of the enrollment agreement and student disclosure
			 form.
(11) Remit to the school,
			 promptly, any funds received from prospective or new students even though the
			 school may be in arrears in the financial obligations to the agent
(12) Refrain from
			 offering money or other considerations to students or any other persons, who do
			 not possess an agent permit, to solicit, recruit or otherwise entice
			 prospective students to enroll in the school that you represent.
(13) Avoid making any
			 false or misleading statements or other representations to students about the
			 school and the programs it offers.
(14) Have an
			 understanding of the rules and regulations of the board that pertain to the
			 admissions process or the solicitation of students.