Converting From Full-Time To Part-Time Enrollment

(1) Students enrolled in a full-time or part-time status, as of the institutionally defined census date, may not convert to part-time or less than part-time status within the same semester and receive a scholarship award for the succeeding semesters unless the student requests and the institution approves the change to part-time or less than part-time status. (2) An institution may allow a change from full-time to part-time or from part-time to less than part-time status within the same semester only when there are documented medical or personal grounds, in accordance with Rule 1640-01-19-.11. (3) Each eligible postsecondary institution shall adopt procedures for considering student requests for change from full-time to part-time or from part-time to less than part-time status within the semester. In the event an institution denies a student’s request to change enrollment status within a semester, the student may appeal the decision pursuant to Rule 1640-01-19-.16. (4) If the decision to deny the change of status is upheld through the appeals process, the student shall be ineligible to regain the TELS award. (5) If the change to part-time or less than part-time status is approved, the eligible postsecondary institution shall apply its refund policy to determine whether a refund may be required and/or funds returned to TSAC. The eligible postsecondary institution shall provide the student with a notice indicating the amount to be returned to TSAC. Additionally, the eligible postsecondary institution shall notify TSAC of the refund, which shall be noted on the student’s record.