IPS

Should a student enrolled in a degree program of the Institute find it necessary to interrupt active pursuit of their degree, he or she should discuss the need for a leave of absence with their academic advisor. Generally, a leave of absence is granted for good cause, and a minimum of one academic semester, and limited to one calendar year. Requests will be considered prior to the beginning of an academic semester. For any request made during the academic semester, the grade assigned will follow the Institute’s Withdrawal policy.

The right to make use of the Institute’s facilities is suspended while the leave is in effect. The student who discontinues active enrollment in courses without being granted a leave of absence, or a student granted a leave of absence who does not return to active enrollment in courses at the close of the approved period of time, must apply for readmission to the degree program, and will be subject to the regulations and requirements then in force.

In such cases, acceptance into the program is not guaranteed, and any courses taken prior to the interruption of enrollment may not count towards graduation if they were not completed within

the time allowed for degree completion. While Institute policy may allow students a leave of absence of up to one calendar year, students who take advantage of this policy may be required to begin repayment of Title IV federal loans. Students who are participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs may be granted a leave of absence of up to 180 days in a calendar year without entering repayment. Therefore, students receiving federal financial aid are required to receive counseling from the Financial Aid office prior to being granted a leave of absence.

Financial Aid Leave of Absence Procedures