Asking to take a leave of absence from work -- whether you need time off for a medical procedure, to mourn a death or to take maternity leave -- is one of the most stressful asks an employee can make.

Graduate students may encounter circumstances which make it difficult for them to make progress toward their degree. These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, financial difficulties, ...

To provide a leave of absence for advanced study leading to the earning of a degree in the applicant's teaching field or a related field. To provide a leave of absence for retraining and preparation ...

To provide a leave of absence with pay for research and independent study, professional enhancement such as institutes and workshops, and travel related to the applicant's professional interests.

You should check first with the IPS advisor if you might qualify for one of these exceptions to the F-1 full-time enrollment rules. Otherwise, you may need to consider an F-1 leave of absence.

Keene State College is an academic institution equipped to meet many of the needs of diverse college students. While continuous enrollment to graduation is desired, circumstances may arise which ...