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to the Office of Financial Aid and Registration, the Office of Admissions, academic advisor, and counselor prior to the semester in which the student expects to return. The student submits all required financial documentation and a letter to the Office of Admissions requesting that he/she be readmitted to continue his/her program of study. Students must submit this information by March prior to returning in the fall semester and by November prior to returning in the spring semester. The Office of Admissions will notify any student who has not submitted his/her information that he/she is no longer being considered for readmission. The registrar is responsible for notifying all academic advisors and technical instructors of the student's enrollment status. Procedures To Withdraw From A Class Students may withdraw from a class between the beginning of the second week and the 14th week of a semester. Students will receive a "W" grade that will appear on the transcript but not impact their GPA. Failure to follow the steps below could result in still being charged for the semester in which students were enrolled but did not attend. Students should meet with their academic advisors for consultation concerning the effect(s) withdrawing will have on their continued studies and transcript records. Students should return any materials or properties of the College that they may have in their possession to the appropriate parties, to avoid being billed for those items. Students who earn an "F" for cheating in a course may not withdraw from that course. Procedure for withdrawal from College Prior to making the decision to withdraw from Thaddeus Stevens College, students are encouraged to discuss this decision with a counselor. A counselor can assist students with developing alternative plans to remain enrolled, as well as help students understand how withdrawing may affect future educational plans, financial aid, insurance coverage, etc. All students who wish to withdraw from the College must do the following: * Meet with a financial aid staff member to complete an exit interview if they were a recipient of a Stafford Loan. * Visit all College offices with which they have outstanding obligations. * Resident students are required to notify their residence hall advisor. The room key should be given to their residence hall advisor. If the student's residence hall advisor is not available, the room key should be forwarded to the director of residence life or the director of student services. Resident students must vacate the campus by 4:30PM the day following the notification of withdrawal. (IMPORTANT NOTE: In some instances, students will be asked to depart the evening of notification of withdrawal or perhaps immediately.) Employment Opportunities Some students take advantage of the many opportunities of working while attending Thaddeus Stevens College. See Student Services hiring and application details. Veteran Administration Benefits All full-time programs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are approved for veterans. If eligible for education benefits as a veteran or as a child of a deceased or disabled veteran, the student should adhere to the following procedures to ensure receipt of benefits in a timely manner: Contact the local VA office, discuss school plans with them, and obtain an application for benefits. Provide VA Certifying Official at Thaddeus Stevens College with documentation of benefits and a copy of the DD214, if applicable. Once the student has reported for classes, the College will certify enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Previous Education/Training Appropriate credit is given for comparable previous education and training; thus, the training period is shortened accordingly. Further information is available in the Office of Financial Aid and Registration. Tuition Refunds/ Credits When Called into Active Duty Whenever students, as members of the Pennsylvania National Guard or reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, are called or ordered to active duty, a leave of absence must be granted. The students, when released from active duty, are entitled to and restored to the educational status previously attained without any loss of credits earned. The College will refund tuition and fees paid or credit the tuition and fees to the next semester or term after termination of military leave at the option of the student. The College will give students the option of a 100% refund of tuition and fees or a credit for the next semester's tuition and fees. If students take a refund and return, the refund shall be at the existing rate. Assistance with Financial Aid Applications Assistance in completing the financial aid application is available from the Office of Financial Aid and Registration. Academic Catalog * 123
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