Recruitment and Enrollment

One of the core beliefs that Mitchell Community College operates under is that ‘we must foster an environment of trust and teamwork as we move toward a common goal.’ To this end, MCC abides by federal law and regulations, specifically the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The following policy prohibits the college from participating in fraudulent and aggressive marketing tactics when recruiting military members and their dependents.

In order to eliminate unfair, deceptive, and abusive marketing aimed at Service members and their dependents, the staff and faculty of Mitchell Community College will:

Refrain from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.
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.

Ban inducements, including any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis amount, to any individual or entity, or its agents including third party lead generators or marketing firms other than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable laws for the purpose of securing enrollments of Service members or obtaining access to Tuition Assistance funds. Educational institution sponsored scholarships or grants and tuition reductions available to military students are permissible.