Military Withdraw or Leave of Absence

Title 38 of the U.S. Code a new section, section 3691A “Withdrawal or leave of absence from certain education.” Section 3691A creates new obligations for colleges and universities when an enrolled student who is a member of the Armed Forces (including reserve components) receives orders “to perform a period of service” (e.g.., active duty, inactive duty training, or state service).    

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. §3691A(a)(2)(B), Adrian College will support the following actions when a student receives orders for a period of service while enrolled at Adrian College:

• A student will not be issued a failing grade,

• The student’s grade point average will not be reduced,

• The student's absence will be characterized as excused

• The student will not be assessed a financial penalty due to their withdraw or leave of absence due to receiving orders for service.

Additionally, 38 U.S.C. §3691A(b), Adrian College will take the following action as related to tuition, fees, and housing when a student withdraws or takes a leave of absence due to receiving orders for a period of service:

• All tuition and fees paid for the academic term will be refunded to the appropriate party.

• Housing payments, e.g. resident hall, made by the student (or on behalf of the student) will be refunded.

Finally, 38 U.S.C. §3691A(c), Adrian College will take the following actions when a student takes a leave of absence from a course(s) due to receiving orders for a period of service:

• The student will receive a grade of incomplete (or equivalent) for the course(s) during the term, and

• The student will be provided the opportunity, up to one full term, to complete the term after the period of service.

Students who receive orders for a period of service are requested to visit the Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid Office to show proof of orders for a period of service and to begin the steps of withdrawing or processing their leave of absence.