Still in school but thinking of leaving?
Dropping out of college shouldn’t be taken lightly. But sometimes now just isn’t the right time to be in school. Take these steps before you make a decision:
- Talk to your adviser. Your academic adviser can give you an idea of what to expect if you decide to leave the program and alternatives to dropping out.
- Consider cutting back on classes. If you’re overstressed, lightening your workload can make school easier to manage. But keep in mind that dropping below half-time enrollment triggers your student loan grace period.
- Finish the semester, if possible. Withdrawing from courses you already started might make it harder to get into another program if you decide to return to school. Plus, you’ll have to repeat the work you already did.