11:32:00 Lottery Scholarship Appeals Committee

Purpose

The State Aid Appeals Committee is charged with reviewing appeals from applicants/students for the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS), Tennessee Promise Scholarship or Tennessee Reconnect Grant. In fulfilling this purpose, the State Aid Appeals Committee is empowered to:

• Establish written procedures for applicants/students to appeal denials.
• Establish a process to ensure applicants/students are notified of the procedures for an appeal.
• May award/reinstate the applicant’s/student’s state award without a hearing. 
• The appropriate action shall be completed within 15 business days of a properly filed appeal.
• Administrative functions and follow-up activities associated with the work of this committee shall be the responsibility of the director of Financial Aid.

If an appeal is denied, the applicant/student may appeal to the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation within 45 days from the date of the denial letter.

The State Aid Appeals Committee shall meet as needed.

Membership

Coordinator of Financial Aid (Scholarships)

Coordinator of Financial Aid (State Programs)

Director of Financial Aid

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Ex Officio:

Vice President for Student Services 

11/16; 05/21