As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Appeals process' means without limitation:(A) The completion and submission of an appeals application as drafted by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee;(B) The confirmation of eligibility to appeal and the intention to retain appeals eligibility under this subchapter; and(C) The completion of a review by the committee that shall include a determination of eligibility and a final appeals decision;(2) 'Eligibility' means without limitation the applicant:(A) Is a bona fide resident of the State of Arkansas;(B) Is enrolled or will be enrolled in a program of study at an eligible postsecondary institution;(C) Is currently in good standing; and(D) Is not currently under probationary restrictions for financial aid; and(3) 'Financial aid' means scholarships or grants awarded to a student from public funds, including without limitation:(A) The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship under § 6-85-201 et seq.; and(B) Other division scholarship and grant programs, state general revenues, tuition, and local tax revenue.Added by Act 2023, No. 244,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
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