What is an electronic signature?

An electronic signature is an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with a contract or other record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. You can use electronic signatures on documents requiring your signature. By using electronic signatures you eliminate the need to print, sign and fax your documents to us.

Do I have to use electronic signatures?

No, you do not have to use electronic signatures. If you would prefer, you can simply select the link “Print, sign and fax” at the bottom of the screen to sign and submit your documents.

Is it a legal signature?

Yes, since 2000, federal legislation ensures that electronic signatures are the equivalent of a pen-and-ink signature. Using our electronic signatures is the same as signing the document by hand.

Is it secure?

Yes, it is secure. To ensure the integrity of your electronic signature, the Student Password and identifying information that you are asked to provide will be validated. All sensitive information is encrypted and sent over 256 bit SSL connections to ensure extra protection for your private information.

What is the Password that I am being asked to enter?

It is the same password that you use to log in to your student account on our school's website.

Troubleshooting Tips:

If you try to submit the signature and receive an error message, or you get no notification of the submission, this could be a sign that the electronic signature is not working properly. If this occurs, please contact Tech Support at (847) 585-2268 so we can troubleshoot the issue.

Examples of supporting materials for each reason:

Medical Documentation: Medical documents are required on office letterhead or prescription pad and should meet all of the following criteria:

1. Name of doctor;
2. Name of office;
3. Address of office;
4. Phone #.
5. Doctors Signature (wet signature);
6. Students first and last name;
7. Start and end date that correspond with the session or sessions that are being requested;

Example: Letter should state something similar to "John Doe needs a leave of absence from SCHOOL from (Input Start and Return Date) due to medical reasons" (Cannot accept if it says for work or anything else);

Family Care - Medical Documents: Documents can be in the form of a doctor's note or form (as long as it has all the below information).

Example: "John Doe is the primary caretaker for Jane Doe. John Doe will need to take a leave of absence from school starting (Input Start and Return Date)."

• Doctors Signature
• Names of both the student and the person the student will be caring for;
• State that the student is the primary caretaker for the other person;
• Include dates student will need to care for other person.

Family Care - Death of a Family Member: This is covered under the Family Care portion of the LOA policy. Documents are required to be in the form of a death certificate or an official letter from a doctor;

If in the form of a letter from a doctor, the letter should state the following:

• Deceased person's name,
• Verify that they are deceased,
• The relation to the student.

Jury Duty: Documentation is required in the form of the official summons for jury duty and needs to include the following information:

• Students name;
• Dates for assigned jury duty.

Military: If a member of the military or their spouse is being deployed, relocated, or sent to training they will have paperwork that will be sent to them.
The following military documentation is permitted:

1. Military Orders

• Documents should have dates that verify the timeframe that surrounds the time of the leave being requested;
• Student name on orders.

-OR-

2. Letter from Commanding Officer

• Signature from commanding officer on official letterhead;
• State the reasons why the student will be unable to participate in class (TDY, PCS, Deployment);
• Students name present on the letter;
• Dates that verify the timeframe that surrounds the time of the leave being requested