SFA Ethical Principles

Lakeview College of Nursing financial aid professional staff adheres to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Statement of Ethical Principles which is denoted below:

The Statement provides that financial aid professional shall:

• Be committed to removing financial barriers for those who wish to pursue postsecondary learning.

•  Make every effort to assist students with financial need.

• Be aware of the issues affecting students and advocate their interests at the institutional, state and federal levels.

• Support efforts to encourage students, as early as the elementary grades, to aspire to and plan for education beyond high school.

• Educate students and families through quality consumer information.

• Respect the dignity and protect the privacy of students, and ensure the confidentiality of student records and personal circumstances.

• Ensure equity by applying all need analysis formulas consistently across the institution’s full population of student financial aid applicants.

• Provide services that do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or economic status.

• Recognize the need for professional development and continuing education opportunities.

• Promote the free expression of ideas and opinions, and foster respect for diverse viewpoints within the profession.

• Commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and refrain from conflict of interest or the perception thereof. Adhere to the LCN Student Loan Code of Conduct.

• Maintain the highest level of professionalism, reflecting a commitment to the goal of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.