Procedure

I. Prohibition of High-Pressure Recruitment Tactics

In accordance with Federal regulations, 34 C.F.R. 668.71-668.75 and 668.14, and as mandated by
the Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-315)
Western Piedmont Community College prohibits inducements, including any gratuity, favor,
discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals or other items 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 Tuition Assistance funds.

Western Piedmont Community College prohibits the payments of any commission, bonus, or other
incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid,
including Tuition Assistance, to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting,
admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.

Western Piedmont Community College prohibits 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 in non-credit courses/programs.

II. Pending Payment Compliance

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Western Piedmont Community College adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA. Western Piedmont Community College will not:

• Prevent the student’s enrollment;
• Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
• Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
• Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students are required to:

• Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
• Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.

III. In-State Tuition

Pursuant to the Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020,
effective August 1, 2021: Western Piedmont Community College will NOT charge a tuition rate
higher than the rate charged for residents of North Carolina to any covered individual receiving
educational assistance under Chapters 30, 31, or 33, as long as the covered individual is currently
living in North Carolina (regardless of the covered individual’s State of legal residence). In
addition, the Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 now includes
Chapter 35 beneficiaries as covered individuals for the purpose of receiving in-state tuition rates.