Financial Aid Implications of LOA
UTRGV SOM students who are granted an approved LOA must meet certain requirements and be informed of the Financial Aid implications per Federal Student Aid regulations. Medical students should be aware that taking LOA may affect student loan deferment, grace period, loan repayment, housing, health and disability insurance coverage, and/or financial aid eligibility. Students are advised to investigate these implications as they pertain to their personal situations prior to applying for LOA.
Leave of Absence Requirements for Financial Aid.
Upon initiation of the LOA process, a student is required to meet with the SOM Financial Aid representative for an exit interview to discuss the specific financial aid implications. Upon return from LOA status, the student is required to participate in an entrance interview with the SOM Financial Aid representative to discuss specific financial aid implications and/or future financial aid eligibility.
Scholarship Recipients.
A student granted an approved voluntary or emergency LOA may continue to receive a scholarship upon return to UTRGV SOM, in accordance with SOM financial aid policies (EAA070 and EAA079).