W. Va. Code R. § 133-42-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-42-5 - Institution Eligibility

5.1. Institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Higher Education Grant Program are defined in W. Va. Code § 18C-5-2; Provided, That institutions that are no longer operational or authorized to confer degrees in West Virginia are not "approved institutions of higher education" as defined therein. Out-of-state institutions that have entered into reciprocal agreements with the Vice Chancellor pursuant to W. Va. Code § 18C-5-6 also are eligible to participate in the Grant Program.

5.2. An institution otherwise eligible to participate in the Higher Education Grant Program is excluded from participating by the Vice Chancellor for Administration if:

5.2.1. The institution does not have a signed participation agreement in place; or

5.2.2. The institution has been deemed ineligible to participate in federal student financial aid programs by the United States Department of Education; or

5.2.3. The Vice Chancellor determines, based upon audits and/or administrative site visits that the institution has mismanaged Higher Education Grant or other state financial aid funds or lacks adequate institutional controls to manage such funds properly.

5.3. Any institution deemed ineligible to participate in the Higher Education Grant Program may appeal the decision in writing within 15 days of receiving notification to the Vice Chancellor for Administration. The Vice Chancellor for Administration, whose decision is final, shall issue a written decision upholding or reversing the initial decision within 20 days of receipt of the appeal.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-42-5