Section 17-799-17 - Waitlisted applicants(a) If an application has been approved but all available funds have been obligated, the applicant shall be placed on a prioritized waitlist that shall follow the priority methodology established in section 17-799-7.(b) Waitlisted applicants shall be provided written notification as referenced in subsection 17-799-19(b).(c) While on the waitlist, the applicant may be required to update information contained in the application.(d) Availability of funding shall be reevaluated periodically by the department during the State fiscal year to determine if funding is available to enroll waitlisted applicants.(e) Upon determining funds are available, the department shall select waitlisted applicants by priority, and provide notification of program enrollment as established in section 17-799-19.(f) Waitlisted applicants selected for program enrollment shall meet all eligibility requirements as established in section 17-799-8.(g) Eligibility for the initial payment shall be the later of:(1) The month that requirements of section 17-799-11(b) are met; or(2) The eligible child's first month of preschool.(h) If the waitlisted applicant is unable to meet requirements of subsections (f) and (g), the applicant will be notified of their application denial and the department shall refer to the next available waitlist applicant by priority.(i) Assignment of applicants to the waitlist shall be final and conclusive.[Eff 2/09/14] (Auth: HRS § 346-14, HRS § 346-181) (Imp: HRS § 346-14, HRS § 346-181)