There are times when a SAA may need to take a complete leave from their academic coursework and assigned SAA duties but maintain their health insurance. This leave plan would accommodate students requiring leave beyond 2-3 weeks. If the leave is approved, the department will continue to pay their insurance premiums for up to 6 months or until the SAA contract ends, whichever comes first. During an approved leave, the SAA will not be enrolled in classes nor receive a stipend. The intent of this unpaid leave is to allow the student time to focus on their health and well-being away from class and work while maintaining university sponsored insurance. International SAAs should check with the Office of International Studies prior to requesting a leave to understand if there any impacts to their visa if they are not taking classes or working as a SAA. Eligibility If you are unable to confirm the three Eligibility questions below please do not complete this form, as you are not eligible for this leave. Please contact gsostusv@indiana.edu to discuss options. Additional Terms Specific to Parental Accommodation: The accommodation must be taken within six weeks of the birth or adoption of a child. Additional Terms Specific to Medical Accommodation Medical Accommodation is for critical situations, defined as: 1. A serious health condition requiring an absence of 3 weeks or more. 2. The serious health condition of a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent when the student is the primary or co-primary caregiver and the absence is anticipated to continue for at least three weeks. 3. Death of a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent.