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<p class="MsoNormal">All,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I had a few people ask where and how do you do the waiver, below is the information that my Registrar sent me.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Laura Coponiti<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><a href="https://usao.edu/directory/laura-coponiti.html"><span style="color:blue">Dean of Enrollment Management</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Troutt 112<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><a href="http://usao.edu/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:blue">University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">1727 West Alabama<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Chickasha, OK 73018<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">405-574-1350 (office)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">405-574-1220 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">What do you need to do? </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Schools must satisfy the requirements of section 1018 by August 1, 2021. If your school will not be able to satisfy the requirements of the section by that date, you
must apply for a waiver by August 1, 2021. Once you have submitted a waiver request, your school will be in a “pending waiver decision” status. No adverse action under section 1018 will occur while your request for a waiver is pending a decision from VA. If
your waiver request is decided favorably, it will be for a period not to exceed one year beginning on August 1, 2021. If your waiver request is decided unfavorably, it will be referred to the State Approving Agency and a caution flag will be added to the GI
Bill comparison tool.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">How do I request a waiver? </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">You can request a waiver by submitting an email to
<a href="mailto:SECTION1018.VBACO@va.gov"><span style="color:#0B6CB2">SECTION1018.VBACO@va.gov</span></a>.The body of the email must contain the following information:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Facility Code.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Name of the institution’s requesting official and contact information.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Name of institution’s responsible deciding official with the authority to request such a waiver on behalf of the institution and contact information.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Justification for the waiver (choose one of the following):
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently unable to provide the personalized shopping sheet.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently unable to provide availability of federal financial aid not administered by VA, offered by the institution or to alert the individual of the potential eligibility for other
federal financial aid before packaging or arranging student loans or alternative financing.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other: [provide a brief description of the section and specific provisions in which the institution is unable to meet and the reason in which the institution is unable to meet the
prescribed requirements] (limit your description to 250 characters or less).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The specific actions the institution will take to become compliant with these requirements within this academic year (limit your description to 3000 characters).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The timeframe and milestones in which the institution expects to become compliant with these requirements. The maximum allowable timeframe is one academic year (i.e., you must execute
a plan to comply by August 1, 2022).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To be considered for a waiver, you must provide each of the 7 elements above. Failure to provide any of the elements could result in your institution's waiver request
being denied until you submit the missing elements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Submitted waiver requests will receive a decision from VA within 60 to 90 days of August 1, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Greetings School Certifying Official,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Section 1018 of <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.eMfxovEUTKpFJryxfMrRDk3d2-0d5n8fLNRrHiVCxek%2Fs%2F899310291%2Fbr%2F109246931732-l&data=04%7C01%7Clcoponiti%40usao.edu%7Ccbc034aa59e14c0171b208d94c4fff00%7Ca9a2fb6dd12744a7ad1997f389f38c11%7C0%7C0%7C637624728734088880%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FZ6ekEXcWxcQ03HlH9kAYoeGq%2FyfsX3ITF4sX%2BbKwBE%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:#0B6CB2">Public
Law 116-315</span></a>, <em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020</span></em>, adds new requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational
assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These new provisions became effective June 15, 2021 and will apply to Institutions of Higher Learning and Non-College Degree institutions beginning August 1, 2021. Many of the requirements are
consistent with the requirements of the Principles of Excellence, currently in <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.MqcnAc6goM3buOFmzljcxETbCxFXkaAy8HesK4EIMuM%2Fs%2F899310291%2Fbr%2F109246931732-l&data=04%7C01%7Clcoponiti%40usao.edu%7Ccbc034aa59e14c0171b208d94c4fff00%7Ca9a2fb6dd12744a7ad1997f389f38c11%7C0%7C0%7C637624728734098831%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Q9rgGr5axf9%2BM%2FeHDZkDzHu43VUbrBGVlKjAZO4NbII%3D&reserved=0">
<span style="color:#0B6CB2">Executive Order 13607</span></a>; however, there are requirements in addition to those embodied in the Principles of Excellence which schools must also satisfy to maintain approval for GI BillŪ participation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">What do you need to do? </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Schools must satisfy the requirements of section 1018 by August 1, 2021. If your school will not be able to satisfy the requirements of the section by that date, you
must apply for a waiver by August 1, 2021. Once you have submitted a waiver request, your school will be in a “pending waiver decision” status. No adverse action under section 1018 will occur while your request for a waiver is pending a decision from VA. If
your waiver request is decided favorably, it will be for a period not to exceed one year beginning on August 1, 2021. If your waiver request is decided unfavorably, it will be referred to the State Approving Agency and a caution flag will be added to the GI
Bill comparison tool.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">How do I request a waiver? </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">You can request a waiver by submitting an email to
<a href="mailto:SECTION1018.VBACO@va.gov"><span style="color:#0B6CB2">SECTION1018.VBACO@va.gov</span></a>.The body of the email must contain the following information:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">School name.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Facility Code.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Name of the institution’s requesting official and contact information.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Name of institution’s responsible deciding official with the authority to request such a waiver on behalf of the institution and contact information.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Justification for the waiver (choose one of the following):
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently unable to provide the personalized shopping sheet.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently unable to provide availability of federal financial aid not administered by VA, offered by the institution or to alert the individual of the potential eligibility for other
federal financial aid before packaging or arranging student loans or alternative financing.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other: [provide a brief description of the section and specific provisions in which the institution is unable to meet and the reason in which the institution is unable to meet the
prescribed requirements] (limit your description to 250 characters or less).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The specific actions the institution will take to become compliant with these requirements within this academic year (limit your description to 3000 characters).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The timeframe and milestones in which the institution expects to become compliant with these requirements. The maximum allowable timeframe is one academic year (i.e., you must execute
a plan to comply by August 1, 2022).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To be considered for a waiver, you must provide each of the 7 elements above. Failure to provide any of the elements could result in your institution's waiver request
being denied until you submit the missing elements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Submitted waiver requests will receive a decision from VA within 60 to 90 days of August 1, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">What is Section 1018?</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Section 1018 codifies in statute the following requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Section 1:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and any other additional costs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Estimated cost of living expenses.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Amount of costs above that are covered by VA Education Benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Information regarding graduation rates.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Information regarding job-placement rates for graduates, if available.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits including military credits.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education prepares
the individual.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Personalized shopping sheets must be provided within 15 days after tuition and fees are determined for the academic year if there is a change.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Schools must maintain policies that:
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Inform an enrolled covered individual of the availability of federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Alert the individual of the potential eligibility for other federal financial aid before packaging or arranging student loans or alternative financing.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Prohibit automatic renewal of a covered individual in a course and/or programs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ensure each covered individual approves of the enrollment in a course.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Allow enrolled members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components and National Guard to be readmitted if such members are temporarily unavailable or must suspend enrollment
by reason of serving in the Armed Forces.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Accommodate short absences for such services in the Armed Forces.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Schools must provide covered individuals the requirements for graduation and a graduation timeline.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Accredited educational institutions agree to obtain approval of the respective accrediting agency for each new course or program.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Schools must designate an employee of the educational institution to serve as a point of contact for covered individuals and family members seeking assistance with:
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Academic Counseling.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Financial Counseling.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Disability Counseling.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other information regarding completing a course of education at the education institution.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Section 2:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">State Approving Agency will take action when the education institution does any of the following:
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Carries out deceptive or persistent recruiting techniques including on military institutions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:200%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4">
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