- (1) A student may request a leave of absence for unexpected or sudden circumstances that arise after the student enrolls in an eligible program.
- (2) The student shall obtain an approved leave of absence from the student's enrolling program.
- (3) Once institutional approval is obtained, the certifying officer may approve a leave of absence for purposes of PSEP for no more than one year at a time.
- (4) The certifying officer and the enrolling program shall notify WICHE of the approved leave of absence.
- (5) The certifying officer may reduce a student's funding upon return to enrollment if funding has been provided for incomplete or failed coursework.
- (6) The certifying officer may require a student to reapply for PSEP funding upon return if the student's leave of absence extends for more than one year.
KEY: Utah Board of Higher Education, WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program, Student Financial Aid
Date of Last Change: May 5, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-1-702