Financial Aid
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student for Federal Student Aid funds. The chart below illustrates the period of ineligibility for federal funds if convicted of the offense during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Federal Student Aid.
| Possession of a Controlled Substance |
Ineligibility Period |
|
|---|---|---|
| First Offense | 1 year | |
| Second Offense | 2 years | |
| Third Offense | Indefinite | |
| Sale of a Controlled Substance |
Ineligibility Period |
|
|---|---|---|
| First Offense | 2 years | |
| Second Offense | Indefinite | |
Use the Student Aid Eligibility Worksheets listed below to determine if your eligibility for financial aid has been affected. The worksheets also list options available to help you regain your eligibility if determined to be ineligible.
2012-2013 Student Aid Eligibility Worksheet (Use for 2012-2013 FAFSA)
2013-2014 Student Aid Eligibility Worksheet (Use for 2013-2014 FAFSA)
Once you complete the worksheet follow the instructions on the bottom of the form. If necessary you may need to supply your eligibility date to the Department of Education and possibly our office. Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) if you have questions, need additional instructions regarding the worksheet or need to determine how to make the necessary corrections to your SAR (Student Aid Report).
Page last modified March 5, 2013
