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H. Vendors must be notified that they may not misrepresent
credit card policies or ask or suggest that
students put wrongful information on credit card
applications.
I. Vendors may be prohibited at campus option from
collecting credit card applications.
J. Credit card policies must be clearly displayed at the
site of vending and copies of the credit card policies
must be handed out to all individuals who accept (or
complete) an application (these policies must include,
but are not limited to interest rates, teaser rates, and
annual fees).
K. Vendors must clearly post at the site of vending and
distribute handouts on the dangers and consequences
of consumer debt to all individuals who have
taken (or completed) an application. This posting
shall occur only on the day the marketer is on the
campus and is limited to the immediate vicinity
where the marketer has permission to operate.
L. The vendor shall provide to each student applying for
a credit card, a pamphlet with information about
good credit management practices, including how
to access any information or services provided by the
New York State Consumer Protection Board.
The information in this student handbook is current as of August 1, 2008. The college reserves the right to cancel any
program described herein and to change any rules governing curricu lum, administration, tuition, fees, admissions,
regulations affecting students, dates, and program content.
Each registered student at the SUNY Institute of Technology is expected to have knowledge of the information contained
in this handbook and in other college publications. Consult the college’s current undergraduate catalog for
complete information on academic policies and undergraduate pro grams offered by the college.
This student handbook is a publication of the Division of Student Affairs at the SUNYIT. We acknowledge the production
assistance of Jennifer Orr, Assistant Director of Student Activities; Matthew Kopytowski, Graphic Designer; Robert
Jones and the Print Shop staff; and Michael De Cicco, Director of Publications, and we thank the many other members
of our college community who contributed to this publication.
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