(1) The staff of the higher education coordinating board under the direction of the executive director will manage the administrative functions relative to this program.

(2) The higher education coordinating board will review institutional administrative practices to determine institutional compliance with rules and regulations and program guidelines. If such a review determines that an institution has failed to comply with program rules and regulations or guidelines, the board pursuant to the procedures of WAC 250-20-081 may suspend, terminate or place conditions upon the institution's participation in the program and require reimbursement to the program for any funds lost or improperly expended.

(3) Any student who has obtained a state need grant through means of a willfully false statement or failure to reveal any material fact, condition, or circumstance affecting eligibility will be subject to applicable civil or criminal penalties.