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Leave of Absence Policy <br />Students may request a Leave of Absence (LOA) in the event of serious illness, death in the family, or any <br />mitigating or emergency circumstances. A written request explaining the circumstances, length (number of <br />days) of the LOA and any documentation to support the LOA must be submitted for review and must be <br />approved by the Campus Director. <br />If approved, a leave may be granted for a period of up to 60 calendar days for one 12-month period. Students <br />may not return in the middle of any given module. Return dates must fall on the first day of a scheduled module <br />start date (to be determined by administration). This may extend the 60 days as well. <br />Students who fail to return to class as scheduled following a LOA will be terminated from the program and the <br />school will invoke the Cancellation/Refund Policy if applicable. <br />Make -Up Examinations <br />If a student has an excused absence on the day a test is given, he/she will take the exam on the day of return <br />with no penalties. Students who wish to retake a failed test will be given one (1) opportunity to re -take the test. <br />A maximum score of 70% will be recorded for any re -take examinations. <br />Course Incompletes <br />An "Incomplete" will not be considered as a final grade. If students do not complete the required course work <br />within five school days, the Incomplete will be converted to an "F". The "F" will be averaged in with the other <br />grades in determining the average grade. <br />Transcripts <br />Upon written request, the student may receive, or have issued on his/her behalf, one (1) official transcript of <br />grades completed at HST] at no charge at time of completion of the course. A fee of $10.00 will be charged for <br />each additional transcript requested. <br />Course Evaluation <br />At various intervals, students are requested to participate in a confidential evaluation of different aspects of their <br />education, including Instructor's efforts. For purposes of self-improvement, instructors are provided with a <br />summary of the results from the Director but have no access to individual student evaluations. <br />Notice to Veteran (Military) Students <br />• Registration Fee for Veteran's is $10 instead of $250 for non -Veteran's. <br />• Student progress is monitored monthly. Students are placed on probation for thirty (30) days if 70% <br />requirement is not being met. If at the end of the probation period standards are still not met, benefits <br />will be terminated. <br />• Student attendance is checked on a monthly basis. Students who are not meeting the graduation <br />attendance requirements are placed on probation for thirty (30) days. If at the end of the probation <br />period graduation requirements are not met, benefits will be terminated. <br />• HSTi will notify Veterans Administration regarding changes of student status. <br />• All prior Transcripts must be provided. <br />• For information or for resolution to specific payment problems, the veteran should call the Department <br />of Veteran Affairs nationwide toll -free number at (800) 827-1000; Education Services (888) 442-4511. <br />