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3.3.6. Carry the required regular academic load for each semester/term depending on the curriculum
of the course he/she is pursuing and thus, cannot drop any of his/her subjects without prior
approval of his/her adviser in consultation with the Student Scholarship Section; and
3.3.7. Subject to the conditions set by the grantor (where applicable) take leave of absence only with
the prior approval of the Student Scholarship Section.

3.4. Other Requirements. Hereunder are the policies relative to government scholarship.
3.4.1. Execution of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to set forth the details of scholarship
between IFSU and the donor/grantor, and the grantee/scholar and the grantor/donor.
3.4.2. Determine if the study grant may be permitted by the Scholarship Section with the concurrence
of the donor/grantor in case of illness that causes substantial interruption of the scholar’s
classes. This must be supported by a medical certificate duly issued by a government physician.
3.4.3. With the concurrence of the donor/grantor, another student may be selected to replace any
scholar who fails: Provided however, that in the absence of another screening , he/she is next
in rank among the grantees conducted by the screening done by the Student Scholarship
Section; Provided further that in case no student can duly qualify, a student in the year level
of the scholar who failed, may be selected pursuant to the same screening procedures; and
3.4.4. The Student Scholarship Section, subject to other pertinent policies of the University, contracts
and other similar documents shall appropriately act upon all other matters not covered by the
guidelines.

3.5. General Provisions on Scholarship and Financial assistance
Notwithstanding all the foregoing provisions, scholarships/assistantships enjoyed by the
students of the University shall be governed by the following rules:

3.5.1. A scholarship shall be awarded or terminated upon certification by the Student Scholarship Section.
3.5.2. A scholarship certification must be obtained from the Student Scholarship Section then submits to
the Finance Section of the University to certify that the student qualifies with the guidelines of
the scholarship provider.
3.5.3. A student shall be allowed to enjoy the benefits of two (2) scholarships or assistantships at a time,
with either a combination of the two of the following: one (1) government sponsored
scholarship and one, one private scholarship and/or (1) IFSU sponsored scholarship/financial
assistance/earned scholarship.
3.5.4. Earned scholarships include Athletic, Academic, Service Scholars, Cultural shall be enjoyed by the
student recipient on top of other scholarships availed by the same recipient.
3.5.5. Unless specifically provided by a specific university regulation, the privilege shall be enjoyed on tuition
fees only.
3.5.6. A scholarship shall be withdrawn from any student enjoying it, if after due investigation, he is found
guilty of having committed or having been involved in a serious case of misconduct or
misbehavior.
3.5.7. A recipient of a scholarship awarded exclusively by the University (Corps Commander, Athletics,
USSG/VLPCC/Sports Club President etc.) shall refund the amount covering his scholarship
benefit if he fails to render or perform the service required there from.
3.5.8. All other matters not covered by these academic regulations, shall be appropriately acted upon by
the Student Scholarship Section, subject to other pertinent policies of the University, contracts
and similar document.