Man Barbershop Academy
1418 Pecan Blvd · McAllen, TX 78501 · (956) 929-5421 · TDLR #705980
Leave of Absence Request
Submit a formal written LOA request per MBA Catalog §28 & NACCAS policy standards
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Leave of Absence Policy — MBA Catalog §28

What is an Approved LOA?

Man Barbershop Academy may grant an authorized Leave of Absence (LOA) as a temporary interruption in a student's program of study. During an approved LOA, the student is not in attendance but is not considered withdrawn from the institution. An LOA may be granted only when the institution has a reasonable expectation that the student will return.

Eligible Reasons

An LOA may be granted for documented and reasonable circumstances including, but not limited to:

  • Illness or injury / medical recovery
  • Family emergency
  • Military duty or military family obligations
  • Court obligations
  • Pregnancy or childbirth-related needs
  • Other mitigating circumstances accepted by the institution

Request Procedure

A student requesting an LOA must submit the request in writing, including the reason for the leave and the student's signature, whenever possible in advance of the leave. The institution may require supporting documentation. If unforeseen circumstances prevent advance notice, the institution may grant the LOA retroactively with appropriate documentation.

Maximum Length

A student will not be granted an LOA if the requested leave, together with any prior LOAs, exceeds a total of 180 calendar days in any 12-month period.

Effect on Enrollment, Charges & Completion Date

  • No refund calculation is required at the time the LOA is approved.
  • No additional institutional charges will be assessed because of an approved LOA.
  • The student's contract period and maximum time frame will be extended by the same number of calendar days as the approved leave.

Failure to Return

A student will be withdrawn if the student takes an unapproved LOA or fails to return by the expiration of an approved LOA. The withdrawal date for refund calculation purposes will be the student's last date of attendance.

⚠ Important: Submitting this form does not automatically approve your leave. Your request will be reviewed by the School Director. You will receive a written decision. Do not stop attending until your LOA is formally approved — unapproved absence may result in withdrawal.

Student Information
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Reason for Leave
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Leave Dates
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📋 12-Month Cumulative LOA Tracking — For School Use
Enter any LOA days already granted to this student in the past 12 months. Leave as 0 if this is their first LOA. To be completed by school administration.
Per MBA Catalog §28: A student may not be granted a Leave of Absence if the requested leave, together with any prior LOAs already granted, exceeds a total of 180 calendar days in any 12-month period.
Acknowledgments
I understand submitting this form does not guarantee approval
My LOA request will be reviewed by the School Director. I will receive a written decision before my leave is considered approved.
I understand the 180-day maximum
Combined LOA time may not exceed 180 calendar days in any 12-month period. Exceeding this limit may result in withdrawal.
I understand my contract period will be extended
My contract end date and maximum time frame will be extended by the same number of calendar days as my approved leave. No additional tuition charges will be assessed for the LOA period.
I intend to return and complete the program
I understand that if I fail to return by my approved return date, or take unapproved leave, I will be withdrawn. The withdrawal date will be my last date of attendance, and the refund policy in the MBA Catalog §13 will apply.
Student Certification & Signature

By signing below, I certify that:

  • The information provided in this Leave of Absence request is truthful and accurate.
  • I am requesting this leave for a legitimate documented reason as described above.
  • I understand this request must be approved by the School Director before my leave is official.
  • I understand my contract period will be extended by the number of approved leave days.
  • I understand that failure to return by the approved return date, or taking unapproved absence, will result in my withdrawal from Man Barbershop Academy.
  • I have read and understand the Leave of Absence Policy in the MBA Catalog §28.
Request Summary
Student Printed Name
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Student Electronic Signature — Type Your Full Legal Name *
Date
For Institution Use Only
Date Received
To be completed by school official
Decision
☐ Approved    ☐ Denied
Approved Leave Start Date
Official start date
Approved Return Date
Official return date
Revised Contract End Date
Original end date + approved leave days
School Director Signature & Date
To be signed upon decision
Notes / Conditions of Approval
Any conditions or notes regarding this LOA
A signed copy of this form and the school's written decision must be retained in the student's permanent file per NACCAS Policy Standards and MBA Catalog §28.
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LOA Request Submitted
Your Leave of Absence request has been received by Man Barbershop Academy.

The School Director will review your request and provide a written decision. Do not stop attending until you receive written approval.

Questions? Call (956) 929-5421 or email manbarbershopacademy@gmail.com