N.D. Cent. Code § 54-23.4-14: Tentative awards

If the division determines that the claimant will suffer financial hardship unless a tentative award is made, and it appears likely that a final award will be made, an amount may be paid to the claimant which must be deducted from the final award or repaid by and recoverable from the claimant to the extent that it exceeds the final award.