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Policy Owner: Chief Student Services Officer

Policy Statement:

Any student whose absence from wlÕæÈË is necessitated by reason of service in the US Armed Forces, National Guard, or other military reserve component shall be entitled to a Military Leave of Absence (MLOA), and/or readmission to the College upon meeting any eligibility and readmission requirements listed herein.

Policy Rational:

The purpose of this policy is to comply with a Military Leave of Absence and readmission requirements for service members set forth in the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) section 487, and its implementing regulations (34 CFR § 668.18). This applies to service in the U.S. Armed Forces, whether voluntary or involuntary, on active duty in the Armed Forces, including service as a member of the National Guard or Reserve.