[TSL 10,130] Extension of loan duration26 

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(1) A recipient who fails to complete the programme within the duration stipulated in the funding confirmation letter, may apply for an extension of funding duration if any or all of the conditions under this regulation is met.

(2) The Service must receive and assess applications for the extension of the funding duration on the following grounds only—

• (a)change in either the programme, including major or minor or institution granted by the Service;
• (b)medical grounds backed up with medical reports acceptable to the Service;
• (c)delays caused by natural disasters or any other act of God;
• (d)student is in his or her graduating term of studies;
• (e)bereavement for an immediate family member; and
• (f)deployment for national duties.

(3) The recipient’s general conduct on campus, academic performance or any other report that is received from an eligible institution must be considered while making a decision to extend the duration of funding.

(4) Any approved extension of the funding duration must be on the terms and conditions as stipulated in the funding extension form.

(5) An application for extension of funding duration must be submitted to the Service with the following mandatory documents—

• (a)full academic transcript;
• (b)Programme Audit Certificate;
• (c)programme outline for the remaining units or courses (year and term in which the units or courses are to be offered, and the students planned enrolments for completion); and
• (d)letter explaining the reason for not completing the programme within the sponsored duration, along with any evidences such as medical certificates or letters from the university.

(6) No application for extension of funding duration must be approved by the Service arising out of student negligence or delay resulting in the programme not being completed within the stipulate duration in the funding confirmation letter.

(7) In determining whether an extension of the funding is to be granted, the Service must consider the following factors—

• (a)student’s academic record — GPA;
• (b)student’s capability of graduating; and
• (c)any option for an exit qualification from the study programme.

(8) Any extension granted by the Service must not exceed one academic year and based on the existing terms and conditions of the offer.

(9) In case a recipient gets suspended while on extension, no further extension must be granted.

(10) The opening and closing dates for application for extension must be advertised by the Service on its website and official social media pages for each academic term.