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102off ered or be given funds, or have funds paid on behalf of the student, for tuition, room or board, at a member school, and no member school may award funds or make adjustments for tuition, room or board, for a new or existing student, unless such funds or adjustment are awarded under such an objectively determined, need-based fi nancial aid program. a. An acceptable financial aid program must utilize a standardized application process which requires an applicant to submit financial data to an independent evaluation organization, which then makes assessments of and recommendations for financial assistance based upon the financial resources of the student and his/her family. b. Any award of a scholarship, financial aid, a waiver or an adjustment of tuition, room or board, which varies from the objectively determined recommendations constitutes a form of undue influence and violates this rule. However, a variance from the recommendations may be made, provided the variance is consistently applied on a program wide basis.20-5 Limitation on Participation and Contact with a Representative of a School%u2019s Athletic Program by a Prospective Transfer Student. a. No transfer student may have contact with any member of the athletic program of the prospective transfer School prior to Enrollment at that School, unless the member of the athletic program is in some non-athletic capacity, such as admissions, counseling, etc., and the contact involves only non-athletic matters.b. No transfer student may, prior to Enrollment, Practice with or participate in a Contest for a prospective transfer School. 20-6 Coaches Prohibited From Practices and Contests at Non-Feeder Schools and From Visiting Homes of Non-Feeder School StudentsCoaches from member School programs may only visit the Practices and/or Contests of their respective Feeder School/s. a. %u201cCoaches%u201d include contracted and volunteer, high school and middle/junior high, and anyone representing the respective School or athletic program for the purposes of searching out and contacting students and/or parents for the encouragement of enrollment for the purpose of athletic participation at a particular School. b. Representatives of a School%u2019s athletic program may not visit the homes of non-Feeder School students or use other means of communication for the purpose of encouraging enrollment and athletic participation at a particular School. c. Coaches of Non-School Teams may not be used as agents to direct non-Feeder School students to another school.20-7 Contact Between Parents of Non-Feeder School Students and Coaches ProhibitedParents of a student from a non-Feeder School that makes contact with a member School should be referred to the Principal. a. Initial meetings shall not be with athletic department personnel. b. While families have the right to attend athletic events at a non-Feeder School, special invitations, preferential seating or free admission shall not be a part of their attendance.20-8 Attendance at High School Camps and Clinics by Non-Feeder School Student ProhibitedFollowing their eighth grade year, students may not attend a high school%u2019s athletic camps or clinics unless they are attending a Feeder School or have Enrolled in the sponsoring school. Athletic brochures, special invitations, camp fliers, etc. shall not be issued to select students from non-Feeder Schools unless specifically requested by the parent/s.20-9 Participation by Non-Feeder School Student in High School Activities ProhibitedPrior to Enrollment, a student of any age from a non-Feeder School may not be made a part of an activity related to athletics including, but not limited to, such gatherings as pep sessions, Practices, special trips, conditioning, Open Facilities, Contests, special use of facilities, special visits, free spirit items or clothing.Q & AUndue Influence - GenerallyQ. 20-1 Is it the duty of the IHSAA to prove that undue influence has been used?A. No, member School principals have agreed to conduct athletic activities Rule 20 - Undue Infl uence