Unless this is a short term period of authorised absence (leave of absence) any period of time out will affect payment of further awards. You should notify the Newcastle University Student Financial Support Office immediately of any intention to either take time out or withdraw from your studies. For our contact details please see: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/finance/funding/nonukstudents/usloans/contacts.htm
The University's Return of Title IV Funds Policy can be found here.