Returning from Leave of Absence (LOA)

When you return from leave, you will be required to either enroll in SHP or waive coverage.

• If you went on leave during an earlier academic year and do not have an approved waiver, you must either complete a waiver request (if eligible) or enroll in SHP. Your waiver period will depend on the term in which you have credits active.
• If you are returning at the start of the fall or spring semester, in many cases, your waiver period will be the same as a returning student beginning during that term. To confirm your ability to submit a waiver, please contact our office as soon as you know your return date.
• If you elected to terminate your coverage while on leave of absence, you are still considered a returning student and will be enrolled in SHP as of July if you return for the fall semester and as of January if you return for the spring semester.
• If you are returning mid-term, and have credits during that term, you must contact our office within 30 days of your return date to request a waiver.

Contact our office if you have questions about your options.