Matriculated graduate students may request to withdraw with intent to return by submitting a formal e-mail or letter to the graduate Program Director providing the reason(s) for the leave and the length of the leave. At the end of the withdrawal period, the student may re-enroll or withdraw from the University. Students have 7 years from the time they enroll to complete their programs of study. During any withdrawal period a student will be considered withdrawn to any and all external agencies, including the federal government (e.g. for financial aid purposes). Students receiving federally- or state-funded aid should consult with the Financial Aid Office to understand how the withdrawal impacts their financial aid.