General Guidelines
Intent to Return (ITR) is only available when a student requires a break in attendance and does not qualify for an LOA. The ITR status requires the student to begin attendance in scheduled training no later than 45 calendar days after the end of the module the student ceased attending within the same quarter/term. A student must have begun attendance in the quarter/term from which they are requesting to take an ITR.
Students requesting an ITR must communicate with the Student Services Department who will process the ITR request as long as it is consistent with the institute’s policy and standards.
When requesting an ITR, a student will need to complete, sign, and submit a Break in Attendance request form along with any required documentation, if applicable. In cases where a Break in Attendance request form is not submitted, the ITR request must be in writing via email or text and contain the required information. An ITR must be requested prior to the period needed unless extenuating circumstances exist that prevent the student from doing so. These requirements apply to all ITR requests.
Student Services personnel will determine ITR eligibility and approval or denial. When granting an ITR, the school must have a reasonable expectation that a student will return. Acceptable ITR reasons include:
- Student/family medical issue
- Temporary personal family matter
- Housing issue
- Time needed to resolve a financial matter
- Student employment issue
- Bereavement
- Military service requirements
- Jury duty
- Transportation concerns
- Personal travel needs
- Unanticipated travel difficulties
- National Emergency
If a student does not return from an approved ITR, the student will be withdrawn as of the last date of attendance. The date of determination is the date the student was expected to return from the ITR .
Note: A new student may not take an ITR until day 6 of the course as he/she is not considered an official start until after the fifth day of class. Students with an unforeseen need for a break during their first five class days should instead be evaluated Student Services for a “Cancel with Attendance status and advised accordingly.