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Term Withdrawal & Tuition Reimbursement Petition<\/h2>\n

Experienced an unexpected, nonacademic circumstance that kept you from finishing a term? If you missed the posted withdrawal or refund deadlines, you can ask the university for an exception to policy.<\/p>\n

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4\u20136 weeks<\/strong>
\nReview and processing time begins once a complete petition is received. Because processing may involve multiple departments, you may see changes to your enrollment before corresponding updates are reflected in your financial aid or account balance.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
2 years<\/strong>
\nDeadline to submit, from the last day of the petitioned term<\/span><\/div>\n
3 items<\/strong>
\nSigned form + personal statement + supporting documentation<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Start Here: Do You Need a Petition?<\/h2>\n
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Before the withdrawal deadline<\/h3>\n

No petition needed. To officially withdraw, drop your courses yourself in LOUIE. No personal statement or documentation is required.<\/p>\n

Go to LOUIE<\/a><\/p>\n

Check Deadlines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New student not attending NAU<\/h3>\n

If you are newly admitted, and your term has not started, and decided not to attend, do not<\/strong> use this petition.<\/p>\n

Contact Admissions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After the deadline<\/h3>\n

Use this petition to request an exception to policy for withdrawal and\/or tuition reimbursement after the published dates and deadlines.<\/p>\n

How to Petition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Please know before you apply:<\/strong> This Term Withdraw and Tuition Reimbursement Petition is a request for an exception to university policy. Submitting one does not guarantee approval, and approval may affect your financial aid<\/a>. Review the petition requirements below before submission. You are responsible for providing sufficient documentation.<\/div>\n

How to Submit a Petition<\/h2>\n
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1<\/div>\n
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Choose the right form<\/h3>\n

Mountain Campus and Online students:<\/strong>
\nTerm Withdrawal and Reimbursement Petition<\/a>
\nPersonalized Learning students:<\/strong>
\nPL Withdrawal and\/or Change of Withdrawal Date Petition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2<\/div>\n
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Mark what you are requesting<\/h3>\n

An approved withdrawal<\/strong> affects your grades. An approved reimbursement<\/strong> affects your finances. If you want both, check both boxes on the form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3<\/div>\n
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Select your reason and gather documentation<\/h3>\n

Choose one<\/strong> reason (Medical, Personal, Non-Attendance, or NAU Error) and complete its checklist. See documentation requirements<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4<\/div>\n
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Write your personal statement<\/h3>\n

Explain the circumstances, give a timeline of events, describe how they affected your ability to complete the term, and list the steps you took at the time (including who you contacted).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5<\/div>\n
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Sign and submit everything together<\/h3>\n

Your form must have a physical (not digital) signature or<\/em> be sent from your NAU email account. Email the form, statement, and documentation to enrollmentpetitions@nau.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

International students (F-1\/J-1):<\/strong> Meet with an International Student Advisor before submitting. A withdrawal may affect your immigration status, and the advisor must sign your form.<\/div>\n

Documentation Requirements by Reason<\/h2>\n

Select your reason to see exactly what to include. Petitions missing required documentation will be denied.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n1. Medical Issue<\/summary>\n
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Qualifies:<\/strong> a physical or psychological medical difficulty for you or a family member.<\/p>\n

Required:<\/strong> a signed, dated letter on official letterhead from the attending health care provider, counselor, or licensed practitioner that states:<\/p>\n