How to request a semester-long work exemption
We encourage all of our scholars to take advantage of educationally meaningful experiences, such as education abroad, student teaching, and internships.
To receive financial support for participation in these activities, you may be eligible to receive an one-time exemption from the Cox Scholarship work requirement for either one semester or a full academic year.
Steps to Request an Exemption:
- Submit Your Request: Your exemption request must be submitted three months (or 15 months if requesting full academic year exemption) in advance of the semester or academic year you plan to be away.
- Approval Process: You will need approvals from:
- Your program coordinator
- The Cox Scholars Program Director
- Your worksite host, once the exemption has been approved
- Additional Requirements for Education Abroad: Scholars requesting an exemption for an education abroad opportunity must apply for scholarships to help cover the cost of their program. Information can be found on the Education Abroad website. Proof of scholarship applications will need to be sent to iubcox@iu.edu prior to the program date.
- Additional Steps for Full Academic Year Exemption: If you are requesting a full academic year exemption, the following additional steps are required:
- Meeting Requirements: You must meet with your program coordinator, worksite host, and the Cox Scholars Program Director for approval.
- Alternate Work Arrangement: An alternate work arrangement will need to be established to ensure you fulfill your work commitment.
- Work Hours: You will be required to complete a total of 450 work hours during the academic year prior to the year for which you are requesting an exemption. These will be completed at your current worksite. If they do not have capacity for the additional work hours, an alternate plan will need to be created.
These steps are designed to ensure that you maintain your eligibility and meet the program’s requirements while taking advantage of educational opportunities.
To request an exemption, please fill out the form below to notify us of your plans.