Hardship Withdrawal Policy – Illinois Only

The Illinois Hardship Withdrawal Policy may be applied when a student seeks to withdraw from The Chicago School based on one of the hardship reasons listed below and when the student’s withdrawal occurs after the 100% tuition refund date has passed.

A student who lives in Illinois or who attends an academic program on-ground in Illinois who faces a severe financial or physical hardship may be considered for hardship withdrawal. Types of hardship are:

• Serious injury or illness of the student;
• Chronic illness of the student;
• A serious medical issue of a family member (spouse or partner, child, parent or guardian, grandparent, or sibling) for which the student is a part-time or full-time caretaker of that family member;
• A mental health condition of the student;
• A sudden or consistent lack of transportation that prohibits student presence on in class; and a significant, non-elective cost of living increase for the student.

To request hardship withdrawal, the student must complete and submit the Hardship Withdrawal Request Form. The student must submit the completed form along with clear, complete documentation proving the severe financial or physical hardship prior to the end of the term/semester in which they intend to withdrawal. Supporting documentation is required.

A student who withdraws pursuant to this policy should contact their Student Support Counselor regarding how The Chicago School may be able to assist if they choose to return. This policy does not address the impact of a hardship withdrawal on the student’s academic record or ability to complete their degree.