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student’s control (e.g., illness) have prevented the studentfrom beginning the official withdrawal process. The universitycould also determine the last date of an academically relatedactivity of the student.The date used to determine the return of federal funds maybe different than the date used by the university to determineinstitutional refunds.The Financial Aid Office at JFK University does not recognizeleaves of absence for financial aid purposes.VETERANS’ BENEFITSJohn F. Kennedy University degree programs are approvedby the California Department of Education Bureau for PrivatePostsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE). Certificateprograms are not approved for VA benefits. Veterans whoexpect to receive VA educational benefits must completea notice to the VA Coordinator at the time of registration.Contact the veterans’ coordinator in the Registrar’s Office forcurrent information.Monthly benefits are based on the number of units takeneach quarter, the scheduled meeting dates of each coursetaken, and the number of the veterans’ dependents. Theminimum number of units for each classification is listed inthe following table:Status Undergraduate Graduate LawFull-Time 12 9.0 6Three-Quarter-Time9 6.0 4Half-Time 6 4.5 3Information on monthly benefits for the above attendancerates, for course attendance while on active duty, or forless than half-time attendance may be obtained by calling(800) 827-1000. Disabled veterans are advised to contact theVocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Division locatedat 1301 Clay Street, Oakland CA 94612-5209. Children ofveterans qualify for benefits only if the veteran has a 100percent service-related disability.All applicants and recipients of veterans’ benefits mustmaintain a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C)if an undergraduate or 3.0 (B) if a graduate student. Linkedstudents must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) in allundergraduate courses and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) in allgraduate courses during the period of articulation.Students who fail to meet the minimum satisfactory GPArequirements will be placed on academic probation andnotified. If a student remains on academic probation beyondtwo quarters or semesters, the university will report atermination of benefits to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.The university may not continue to certify the enrollment of aveteran or eligible person whose academic progress remainsbelow graduation requirements.The university must report the assignment of non-punitivegrades (e.g., Incompletes) to the Department of Veterans’Affairs within 30 days from the date the grades are assigned.The student is required to submit corroborative evidence tosubstantiate the student’s claim of mitigating circumstances.This is necessary to ensure compliance with statutoryrestrictions on benefit payments. If, at the end of one yearfrom the date the Incomplete was assigned, the student’srecords still reflect a non-punitive grade for the course, theDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs will inform the student thatthe benefit payments for the course must be retroactivelyterminated.REGISTRATIONStudents may register to take courses for credit aftercomplying with admission requirements. Students receivecredit only for courses in which they are officially registeredand are not allowed to attend courses for which they are notregistered. Official registration consists of enrolling in classesover the Internet (at express.jfku.edu), calling the Registrar’sOffice, or completing the appropriate registration forms inperson. Registration is not complete until all tuition and feesare paid; students with unpaid balances may be removedfrom classes or placed on hold at the university’s discretion.Prior to each registration cycle, the Registrar’s Office willsend an e-mail notice to all students advising them of theirappointed registration date and time. This information willalso be on the university’s website at www.jfku.edu/schedulealong with general registration information and class scheduleinformation. Printed class schedule information is alsoavailable throughout the university in various program officesand in the Registrar’s Office. Schedule information on theInternet is updated daily.Schedule of ClassesThe university maintains two scheduling web pagescontaining course offerings, registration appointmentsand instructions, forms, and other useful information forregistration and scheduling. Visit www.jfku.edu/schedule andwww.jfku.edu/?c=registration&cid=9. In addition, real-timescheduling information is available at express.jfku.edu.GENERAL INFORMATION 11