7.3   RESOLVING QUESTIONS CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY

In dealing with all suspicions or allegations of eligibility violations, the FAR and/or Institutional Compliance Officer of the questioning institution shall request an explanation from the FAR/Institutional Compliance Officer of the certifying institution, who shall provide a response   within seven days. A written response may be requested including a complete academic and athletic history of the student-­-athlete, together with any other information upon which the student-­-    athlete’s eligibility was certified. If the questioning institution is not satisfied with the response, its FAR/Compliance Officer shall submit the case to the Commissioner for referral to an Ad Hoc Committee for Appeals who will render a final decision in the matter.