department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

athlete who
The NCAA offers several scholarships programs (eg., NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship
Program, NCAA Degree Completion Program, NCAA Women’s Enhancement Program,
NCAA Ethnic Minority Enhancement Program, etc.) offering financial assistance to studentathletes
completing their degree program as well as opportunities to consider a future in the
athletic field. The Department of Athletics provides annual information about these
programs to all head coaches to share with their student-athletes. It is recommended that
student-athletes visit the NCAA website for further information or inquire with the UNCW
Department of Athletics about these programs. The Assistant Athletic Director for
Academics facilitates nominations for these awards.
Any awards or scholarships that student-athletes may qualify for (eg., Academic All-
American, etc.) will be recommended to the student-athlete by the coach, the Department of
Athletics, and the university. Student-athletes will be contacted to apply for the award or
scholarship and encouraged to inquire about scholarships as well.
XXI. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
If a student-athlete believes he or she has been unfairly treated or would like to express any
grievances or concerns in the areas of athletic scholarships, transfer releases, harassment,
hazing, abusive behavior, discrimination or any other issues regarding his/her athletic
experience, opportunities are available to voice these concerns. Student-athletes are
encouraged to deal with your coach whenever possible or to personally see your sport
supervisor, the Deputy Athletic Director/SWA or the Director of Athletics. Another avenue
to express concerns is through a meeting with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee that
considers matters of general concern for all student-athletes or by contacting your team
SAAC representative or any SAAC officer. Additionally, the Faculty Athletics
Representative, the Athletic Council, and the Office of the Dean of Students, in addition to
the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, are available to hear any concerns as well.
Any grievance matters regarding financial aid (i.e. athletic scholarship reductions or
cancellations) are handled by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. If a student-athlete
desires to appeal an athletic scholarship reduction or cancellation, the Financial Aid Office
will provide this hearing opportunity. The student-athlete has 14 days to request the hearing
opportunity upon receiving the written notification from the Financial Aid Office that the
athletic scholarship has been reduced or cancelled. The Financial Aid Office has established
procedures for hearing opportunities and these procedures are outlined in the letter the
student-athlete receives.
Any grievance matters regarding transfer releases (i.e. transfer release appeals) are handled
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