Attendance Policy
In accordance with Federal regulations, the allowable time frame that a student is allowed to be out of attendance from the end of one course to the start of the next is 29 days. If a student has a break in attendance that is more than 29 days, they will have the option of one of the following:

a). Filling the "break" with an elective class
b). Applying for a Leave of Absence
c). Withdrawing from the university

Meeting Financial Aid Standards of Progress
-You must maintain a specific grade point average.
-You must maintain continuous progress towards a degree within a specific timeframe.

Schedule Changes
Any alterations to your academic schedule, additions and/or deletions, will affect your financial aid eligibility. It is your responsibility to make arrangements with the LEAD Financial Aid Counselor to determine how this change may affect your financial aid.

Withdrawal
If you withdrawal or are withdrawn from the university, the Financial Aid Office will complete a return of funds calculation to determine what financial aid monies you are eligible to keep. Based on the calculation loan monies may need to be returned. The financial aid office has 30 days to complete a return of funds calculation. Once the calculation is complete, you will be contacted by accounting in regards to your current account status.

Traditional and Weekend Classes
Due to the nature of financial aid that is awarded to LEAD students, traditional and weekend courses are NOT covered by financial aid. All courses taken outside of the LEAD or Bridge sequence will be charged at the current Ohio Dominican tuition rate. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for payment with the LEAD Office of Student Services.

Previous Student Loans
If you have borrowed student loans that you are still repaying, you have the option of continuing to repay your loans or place them in deferment while you are enrolled full-time in the LEAD Program. If you would like to place your loan/s in deferment, you will need to contact your lender or guarantee agency to learn how to place your loans in deferment status. If you need verification of enrollment, please contact the LEAD Registrar's Office at (614) 251-4792.