Projects are reviewed and critiqued within 30 days. When circumstances prevent a student from completing the program, the student has two options. The student may terminate their enrollment, or they may seek a leave of absence. The faculty advisor may grant a six-month leave of absence. The Dean of Academic Studies must approve a longer leave of absence.
Tuition covers the cost of all directed independent study courses.
The tuition does not cover any other seminars or residential training. The tuition does not cover the cost of the books required for each course. Students are responsible for obtaining the textbooks. All textbooks may be purchased through the APU Resource Center or other bookstores. Many of the books may also be borrowed from larger public libraries.