4.1.7.4 Virginia State Grant Appeal Policy


Issuing Office

Financial Aid

 

Affected Parties

Students

 

Policy Language

A formal appeal concerning the decision to deny approval for state grant eligibility may be filed by contacting the State Grants Supervisor in the Liberty University Financial Aid Office.  If the appeal is denied, the State Grants Supervisor will notify the student.

 

Policy Rationale

This is a State regulated policy that ensures there is an appeal process for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant.

 

Definition of Glossary Terms

Grant: Financial aid from the federal or state government, which does not have to be paid back. Grants from the federal government are generally need-based. Grants from the state government are generally given to students attending an in-state school that is not state-funded.

 

Procedures

State Grant Appeals to the State Grants Supervisor may be submitted to:

State Grants Supervisor, Appeal
Liberty University Financial Aid Office

MSC Box 710282
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA  24515

If the student disputes the decision made by the State Grants Supervisor, the student may appeal to the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV).  The student must submit a copy of the appeal and supporting documentation.

State Grant Appeals to the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) may be submitted to:

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Office of Student Financial Aid
VTAG Appeals Committee
10th Floor, James Monroe Building
101 N 14th St.
Richmond, VA  23219

The state office will then request any additional information that is needed from the student.  The office will also contact the school and request any documentation the school may have received and an explanation of the denial.  They will ask for the school to email the following:

 

The student may also submit a second appeal if they are denied by the first SCHEV Council at the state level.  The state may also ask the student for copies of:

 

Sanctions

None specified

 

Exceptions

None

 

Initial Approval Date

7/1/2014

Date of Last Review

3/24/2024

Date for Review

3/24/2025 (Annual)