Students considering a leave of absence (LOA) should review the information provide by the Office of the University Registrar and be aware of possible impacts to aid. If you are currently registered for classes but are going to take a leave of absence for an upcoming term, make sure to drop your courses, as the University will not drop them for you for non-attendance.
Taking a leave of absence violates the continuous full-time enrollment requirement for merit scholarships. Undergraduate students may request scholarship reinstatement due to the following documented exceptions.
- Military service,
- Medical leave of absence,
- Excused medical withdrawal, or
- Leave of absence to complete an approved internship or co-op experience with documented approval.
Taking a leave of absence may initiate repayment on your federal and/or private loans. You should contact your lender or loan servicer for information on deferring payment while on an leave of absence.
If you take a leave of absence for the Fall term and return in Spring, your aid offer will be issued in late November or December after you register for Spring classes. Your aid in Spring is not guaranteed to match your aid offered for fall. If you take a leave of absence and do not return after your two semesters have passed, then you may need to reenroll when you wish to return.
Leave of Absence & One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Students who take two consecutive semesters of a leave of absence lose their legacy status under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This means that if you began your program prior to Fall 2026 and utilize the Parent PLUS or Graduate PLUS Loans, your ability to benefit form these loans may be limited or cancelled. Please make an appointment with Student Financial Services if you are considering taking a leave of absence for more than one semester.