MILITARY
LEAVE
It
is the University's policy to support our students who have
been called to serve Our country. No student should be disadvantaged
by being called to military service. The University will
make every effort to restore students returning from military
duty to the status they held upon their departure.
With regard to academic standing, students will be withdrawn
with no penalty. If classes are in session at the time of
call up, each case will be evaluated individually and instructors
consulted as appropriate. Students will be readmitted at
the next reasonably available period (typically the beginning
of the next semester following their return from the military).
For students receiving financial aid, the situation can
become complex. The Financial Aid office has prepared guidelines
for students called to active duty. Given the differences
in the programs of external lenders, students will have
the responsibility to work with those lenders directly to
obtain deferments as prescribed by federal law. The University
will restore merit and departmental scholarships in accordance
with its policies.
All of the University's student business offices are attuned
to the needs of our students being activated and will make
every effort to provide support. Chip Reinhart (486-3426),
Assistant to The Dean of Students, is the primary point
of contact for students being activated. Graduate students
should contact the Graduate School directly. That office
can provide the guidance and referrals to facilitate a smooth
transition to students as they leave for active duty and
upon their safe return.
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
Office of Student Financial Aid Services
233 Glenbrook Road Unit 4116
Storrs, CT 06269-4116
Phone: (860) 486-2819
Fax: (860) 486-0945
Information
For Students Called To Active Duty
It is the goal of the University of Connecticut to make
the transition to active duty as easy as possible, and proceed
in a way that is most beneficial to students. Because every
student's situation is unique based on course load, financial
aid status and date called to activity duty, each student
will be handled on a case by case basis.
To initiate the process of exiting from the University,
contact Assistant Dean of Students, Chip Reinhart. He will
gather the pertinent information, process the necessary
paperwork and work with appropriate UConn departments to
ensure smooth, timely processing.
Reservists/National
Guard Members and Veterans with Student Loans
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Complete Loan Exit Counseling at www.financialaid.uconn.edu
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Notify lenders that you have been called to active duty,
and provide documentation as required.
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Loans with an in-school status will remain as such, provided
the period of active duty is greater than 30 days.
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Loans in repayment will be placed in forbearance for the
expected period of active duty, up to one year.
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Although it is not required, it is recommended that documentation
of the call to active duty be maintained in the Office
of Student Financial Aid Services (SFAS). This will allow
SFAS to provide information to lenders as requested by
the student.
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While abroad on active duty, it is recommended that students
contact SFAS via email at wwwfaid@uconnvm.uconn.edu
Reservists/National Guard Members and Veterans with
Scholarships
- Reservists/National
Guard Members/Veterans called to duty who have University
merit scholarships will have their eligibility deferred
until they are readmitted at the next reasonable available
period (typically the beginning of the next semester following
their discharge).
- Reservists/National Guard Members/Veterans called to duty
who have scholarships from an academic school/college
will have their eligibility deferred until they are readmitted
at the next reasonable available period (typically the
beginning of the next semester following their discharge).
Contact Information:
Dean
of Students Office
Chip
Reinhart
Phone:
860-486-3426
E-mail:
chip.reinhart@uconn.edu
Office
of Student Financial Aid Services
Dan
Kowalchik
Phone:
860-486-2819
E-mail:
daniel.kowalchik@uconn.edu
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