Considerations & Impacts When Taking a Leave of Absence
Prior to or during a leave, there are some things students should consider, such as financial impacts, as well as impacts on health insurance, housing, etc. It is also important for students to understand which university services may continue to be available during their leave.
Tuition Adjustment
The Tuition Adjustment Policy on the Student Financial Services explains how the timing of a leave or withdrawal within any semester will impact tuition and fees charges and/or adjustments. Questions about leaves and tuition adjustment may be directed to thehub@andrew.cmu.edu.
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Fee Assessment
There is no adjustment of the media fee, transportation fee (PRT), technology fee, or student activity fee for students who take a leave of absence or withdraw.
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Financial Aid Adjustment
Federal and institutional financial aid is adjusted on the same basis as tuition. State grants and non-federal outside scholarships are adjusted based upon the withdrawal policy of the agency awarding the funds. Questions may be directed to thehub@andrew.cmu.edu.
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Health Insurance
Students needing an adjustment to their health insurance charge should contact University Health Services. Those taking a leave or planning to withdraw can be seen at University Health Services up until the date that their leave becomes effective.
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Housing
Housing charges are adjusted daily, beginning on check-in day and ending on the last day of final exams for the semester. All holiday breaks, except the Winter Break period, are included. If a student leaves or withdrawals during a semester, a housing cancellation fee will apply. Questions may be directed to housing@andrew.cmu.edu.
Students on leave (and those who withdraw) are not permitted to reside in university housing.
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Dining
Meal plan charges are adjusted weekly. Plaid Cash is based upon actual use. Visit the Dining Services website to learn more about managing dining plans. Questions may be directed to dining@andrew.cmu.edu.
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Available Services
During a voluntary/temporary leave of absence, students will continue to have access to their Andrew account, some campus buildings (i.e., university center), gym and fitness facilities, university libraries, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, and Student Academic Success Center services.
For inquiries about the availability of other services, students may contact those departments directly.