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Clubs, Programs and Departments can opt to participate in the 1887 Code Program.
What is it?
Starting in Fall 2021 undergraduates with higher documented financial need ($10,000 Family Contribution or less) will have access to an 1887 code that can be used in Transact Payments when paying for events/activities labeled “eligible for the 1887 code”. Students who are eligible for the 1887 code will find a unique discount code in their financial aid section of Zagweb (see detailed instructions below). This code can be used when paying for select events and opportunities in Transact Payments. The availability and amount of the discount will vary by program, check with the organizer for more details.
Instructions
How does it work?
- Only students who are eligible for the 1887 Code will see a code in their Financial Aid Award Section of ZagWeb. On August 17, Student Affairs emailed information about the 1887 code and instructions to eligible students.
- Departments/Clubs/Programs can offer varying discounts or a blanket discount. For example, GUOutdoors can decide to offer 5% off everything for the 1887 or could offer 50% of a select trip or t-shirt and everything else is regular priced.
- Discounts and advertisements that your program accepts the 1887 Code is up to you, however please be discrete. We ask that you use this verbiage “1887 Code Eligible” or “this program is eligible for the 1887 Code.”
Our Approach
From the beginning of this process, finding a way to protect the privacy of the student has been paramount. Discretion is key. Please do not describe the 1887 code in any marketing or communications, and if students have questions they can contact Financial Aid. Students that are eligible will know what 1887 Code means. In marketing or fliers, we encourage descriptors like, “1887 Code Eligible” or “this program/product/trip is eligible for the 1887 Code.” If students ask if you offer discounts or scholarships, tell them your program is 1887 eligible. (Of course you can always offer more discounts for more students – but you’ll need to work with the Controller's Office for that).
What do you need to do to participate?
- Financial Aid will manage the initial communication with students.
- Decide which of your products (or the entire store) will be eligible and what the discount(s) will be.
- When adding an item to your Transact Payment site, please select "Yes" when asked "Would you like this item to be 1887 Code eligible?" Describe the amount of discount.