CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Currently enrolled students who are granted an approved Leave of Absence may hold any balancein his/her account to be applied toward future tuition only for a period of one year from date ofissue for non-governmental funds. Governmental funds will be returned per Title IV regulations.Any funds on account, which remain after one year from date of issue, are forfeited. Fees andsales tax are non-refundable in the event of an approved Leave of Absence.If a student is approved, for a Leave of Absence within two months of the beginning of a term, acredit in the amount of tuition paid for that trimester (no refund) will be applied to their accountand available for use up to one year from the date of LOA. This credit is forfeited after one year.Students should be aware that any leave from the institution may have a financial aid impact andshould consult with the Financial Aid Office. In compliance with federal regulations, for Federalfinancial aid purposes, a Leave of Absence is treated the same as a withdrawal. If you areconsidering taking a leave of absence, please be aware of the following:o In accordance with financial aid regulations, a leave of absence can not exceed 180 days.If your leave of absence exceeds 180 days your loan will go into repayment status.o You must make a written request to be granted a leave of absence.o You will be required to complete exit counseling prior to beginning an approved leave ofabsence.ooIt will be necessary to reapply for loans upon return to school.You must notify the Financial Aid Office upon your return to school, so that your lender,guaranty agency, and National Student Loan Data System, (NSLDS) can be notified.The University reserves the right to re-assess “The Essential Functions for Occupational Therapy,Physical Therapy, and Orthopaedic Physician Assistant” of any student returning from any leaveof absence and to decline or conditionally approve their resumption if they are unable to meet theessential functions with reasonable accommodations. If a leave is greater than one year, a studentmust re-apply as a prospective student in order to be considered for readmission to the program.Audit PolicyAuditing of a class is permitted, if space permits, with approval of the Program Director and courseinstructor. Auditing of a class requires payment of full tuition for that course. The student who is auditingmay not take the practical or written exams in that course.38