(a) In the event of a hardship or for other good cause, the Program Officer at an eligible institution may allow an otherwise eligible student to receive a TEG while enrolled less than full time or if the student's grade point average or number of hours completed falls below the satisfactory academic progress requirements as referred to in §22.24 of this title (relating to Eligible Students). Such conditions may include, but are not limited to:
- (1) a showing of a severe illness or other debilitating condition that may affect the student's academic performance;
- (2) an indication that the student is responsible for the care of a sick, injured, or needy person and that the student's provision of care may affect his or her academic performance; or
- (3) an undergraduate student's need to complete fewer than 12 hours in a given term in order to complete a degree, in which case the award amount should be determined on a pro rata basis for a full-time award.
- (b) Each institution shall adopt a hardship policy under this section and have the policy available in writing in the financial aid office for public review upon request.
Source Note:The provisions of this §22.28 adopted to be effective August 26, 2009, 34 TexReg 5687.