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. APU does not loan textbooks from its Resource Center. Students will also be responsible for the postage for mailing work to APU and any other costs associated with the preparation of work to be turned in including, but not limited to, research costs, transportation and typing fees. However, payment plans are available to help students fit tuition into their current financial circumstances.