Tennessee State University demands student pay back scholarship funds due to error
- Chekesha Ibrahimzakaria's son received a $4,900 overpayment check from TSU due to a financial aid error.
- A year later, the university stated he needed to return the funds, putting a hold on his account.
- As a consequence, the student is now considering transferring to another university due to the stressful situation.
In the United States, the financial situation at historically Black Tennessee State University (TSU) has caused concern among parents and students. Chekesha Ibrahimzakaria, whose son received a full-ride scholarship to TSU, experienced a troubling situation involving an overpayment check. In the fall of his first year, she received a check for approximately $4,900, which was labeled as excess financial aid. After cashing the check, the family was later informed that her son was ineligible for the refund and needed to repay the amount, leading to a hold on his account. This situation has severely impacted the student's academic progress and caused significant stress for the family. As a result, Chekesha Ibrahimzakaria's son now plans to transfer to another university, feeling disappointed and regretting his choice to attend TSU, which has long been a source of pride for their family.