information is provided in the NLU MSPAS Academic Grievance, Student Appeals, Harassment, Discrimination, and Non-Retaliation Policy. XIII. EFFECT OF DISMISSAL A. Enrollment and Courses in Progress As of the effective date of dismissal, the student is no longer enrolled in the NLU MSPAS Program, is removed from all PA courses and SCPEs, and may not attend Program classes, laboratories, examinations, or clinical experiences. The Offi ce of the Registrar records grades for courses in progress in accordance with NLU academic policy. B. Clinical Sites When the student is in the clinical phase, the Director of Clinical Education notifies the affected clinical site(s) that the student will no longer attend, sharing only the information needed for the site's operational purposes and consistent with FERPA. C. Tuition, Refunds, and Financial Aid Any tuition adjustment is determined by the NLU Withdrawal from the University and Refund Policy based on the effective date of dismissal and the length of each course. For example, for courses ten to twelve weeks long, tuition is prorated from a 100% refund before the start of the term or during the first week to no refund in the sixth week or later. Requests for exception are made under the NLU Policy on Appeals for Refund of Tuition Charges. Dismissed students are referred to the Office of Financial Aid regarding the effect of dismissal on federal and institutional aid, including any return of funds. D. Return of Property and Access The student must return Program- issued equipment, identification, and clinical -site badges or property by the date stated in the Notice of Dismissal. Access to PA Program learning-management, clinical-tracking, and examination platforms ends on the effective date. E. Readmission A dismissed student is not eligible to rejoin a current cohort. A dismissed student may apply for admission as a new applicant through the Program's standard admissions process. Prior dismissal will be considered in the admissions review, and readmission is not guaranteed. XIV. VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL DURING A DISMISSAL REVIEW A student may voluntarily withdraw from the Program and University at any time under the NLU Withdrawal from the University and Refund Policy. A student who withdraws after receiving notice of a dismissal review should first consult the Program Director, the Office of Financial Aid, and Student Accounts. The Program will document the withdrawal and the
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