Military Leave and Re-Admissions

Policy Owner: Chief Student Services Officer

Policy Statement:

Any student whose absence from Manhattan Area Technical College 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.