July 10 is the last day to submit requested documentation.

There are only a few days left to carry out the process of suspension of MINEDUC benefits -Free, fee scholarships and credit from the Solidarity Fund (FSCU)-, which gives the student the possibility of resuming the benefits when, due to force majeure, they must be temporarily suspended His studies.

The maximum period of suspension of a tuition scholarship is one academic year (two consecutive semesters). In the case of the Solidarity Fund credit, this can be extended for a period of up to 50% additional to the formal duration of the degree, a term that is not postponed or extended if the student decides to suspend their studies; while Gratuity allows unlimited suspension of semesters.

For the suspension of benefits there are eleven grounds for suspension. Reviewing and identifying the cause is the responsibility of the student, who must then support it with the suspension form, plus the requested documentation (as the case may be).

Before carrying out the procedure, the Student Welfare Department recommends that the student request an appointment through its Phoenix platform with the career social worker to receive advice.

The steps to carry out the process are:

Step 1: Make the respective request in the Academic Registry according to the deadlines established in the Academic Calendar.

Step 2: Complete the MINEDUC benefits suspension form

Step 3: Compile the documentation according to the cause of suspension

Step 4: Submit the request for suspension of the Academic Record, the MINEDUC suspension form and supporting documents at the central offices of the Student Welfare Department.

Note: If the student entered via the PACE program, they must request an interview with a program professional.

This process has 2 stages. The University evaluates the cases that meet the requirements and sends them to the MINEDUC, then the ministerial entity verifies the background and authorizes or not the suspension of the benefit.

It is very important that the process be carried out during the deadlines set by the University, since not reporting a suspension in a timely manner may mean the loss of the benefit.

Written by Carlos Carvajal, DGAE