(a)

1. (1) Applicants will receive application packets from:

   1. (A) The Arkansas Rehabilitation Services field office or internet site; or
   2. (B) An AATAFP office.

2. (2) Application packets will contain all forms required for application, including:

   1. (A) An AATAFP loan application and instructions; and
   2. (B) A documentation checklist.

(b)

1. (1) The AATAFP will request:

   1. (A) Proof of disability;
   2. (B) Proof of income; and
   3. (C) A check, cashier’s check, or money order for the credit check processing fee.
2. (2) The Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee may ask for additional justification such as evaluation report, doctor’s orders, or vendor quotes if the device requested is something not considered to be assistive technology.

(c)

1. (1) Upon receipt of the completed loan application packet, the AATAFP will prepare a credit and/or loan memo summary to the loan subcommittee for evaluation.
2. (2) The loan subcommittee will make its loan decision based on credit criteria established by the AATAFP and information obtained by the AATAFP.
3. (3) If the application is approved, the AATAFP will transmit the loan closing documents to the applicant.
4. (4) An applicant whose application is rejected will be notified in writing.

(d) If an application is incomplete, the applicant may be required to provide:

1. (1) Proof of additional income;
2. (2) Proof of disability; or
3. (3) Proof that the requested technology meets program criteria for assistive technology.