The disability must be certified by a psychiatrist or a legally qualified physician or surgeon. All refunds are based on an academic year of 180 days. Withdrawal due to pregnancy or childbirth is considered under the Plan to be non-medical withdrawal. Withdrawal means complete, voluntary severance from classes for the balance of the academic year. Dismissal means complete, involuntary severance from classes by the school authorities for scholastic or disciplinary reasons for the balance of the academic school year.
Classes is defined as the days for formal academic instruction including examinations.
Temporary medical or non-medical absence and temporary suspension for any reason are not a basis for claim. All coverage is contingent upon the last payment of fee by September 1, 2000. August 17 through the last day of the academic year. For the remaining portion of the student's academic year after having attended classes for more than ten consecutive academic days. Fee must be paid by the first day of classes for late enrollees, with medical coverage beginning with the first day attended and non-medical after having attended ten consecutive academic days.