Leave Of Absence

(1) A student may be granted medical or personal leaves of absence from attendance at an eligible postsecondary institution and resume receiving the Math & Science Teacher Loan upon resumption of the student’s attendance at an eligible postsecondary institution so long as all other applicable eligibility criteria are met. An eligible postsecondary institution may grant leaves of absence only for medical or personal reasons. Allowable medical or personal reasons shall include, but not be limited to, illness of the student, illness or death of an immediate family member, extreme financial hardship TENNESSEE MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM CHAPTER 1640-1-20 of the student or student’s immediate family, a military obligation of the student or family member, to fulfill a religious commitment expected of all individuals of that faith, or other extraordinary circumstances beyond the student’s control where continued attendance by the student creates a substantial hardship. In the event an institution denies a student’s request for a medical or personal leave of absence, the student may seek relief from the decision in accordance with Rule 1640-1-20-.11.