(1) Application Review. Applications will be reviewed by staff. Any inaccuracy in reporting information will be grounds for suspension from participation in the Samish Higher Education Assistance Program. Applicants will have 30 days from date of notification to correct information in order to maintain their assistance award.

(2) Repayment of Award. Repayment of award(s) shall become necessary if the applicant withdraws from the institution prior to the completion of the term, is disenrolled by the institution, or is placed on suspension for academic and/or disciplinary action before completing the term. Students who drop courses and receive full funding for the quarter in question will receive reduced future funding until the amount overpaid is repaid in full. A recipient who withdraws, drops, or is suspended from an institution must make repayment of the unused portion of the award amount immediately to the Tribe. Students are responsible for developing a repayment plan with program staff. Plans will designate repayment terms. In the absence of student communication, program staff will develop the repayment plan and pursue implementation. Failure to meet the refund deadline may result in legal action by the Tribe. Samish Program staff have the authority to pursue all legal means to recover funds owed by the student to the Tribe. Award recipients should be aware that failure to comply with repayment terms may impact their eligibility with other Samish programs.

(3) Appeal Process.