Gift Cards

 

Policy Number:

OPER_0041

 

Policy Statement:

Gift cards or gift certificates cannot be given to students, employees, community members or volunteers. They cannot be given as gifts, awards or appreciation. The IRS considers gift certificates as taxable income; therefore, they cannot be purchased with college funds.

 

Contacts:

Executive Vice President

 

Policy History:

June 29, 2026: Revised to include policy number

March 13, 2025: Revised format for accessibility

September 1, 2016: Approved