Possession of a Controlled Substance | |
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Number of Offenses | Ineligibility Period |
First Offense | 1 Year |
Second Offense | 2 Years |
Third Offense | Indefinite |
Sale of a Controlled Substance | |
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Number of Offenses | Ineligibility Period |
First Offense | 1 Year |
Second Offense | 2 Years |
Third Offense | Indefinite |
Note: Convictions that are reversed, set aside, or removed from your record do not count, nor does any conviction received while the student was a juvenile, unless they were tried as an adult. Alcohol and tobacco are not illegal drugs under this law.
Rehabilitation: A student whose eligibility has been suspended may resume eligibility before the end of the ineligibility period if the student satisfactorily completes a drug rehabilitation program and passes two unannounced drug tests conducted by a drug rehabilitation program.
Standards for a Qualified Drug Rehabilitation Program:
It is the student's responsibility to certify that s/he has successfully completed a qualified drug rehabilitation program and passed the required drug tests. Students may submit documentation to the Office of Financial Aid if they have met the requirements to regain Title IV eligibility.
Yes, because you may be eligible depending on the date and number of convictions. You may still be eligible for non-federal aid and you may be able to regain your eligibility.
Answer the question about drugs on the FAFSA (#35). Do NOT leave this question blank. If you answer YES, you can call Federal Student Aid at 800-433-3243 if you need help filling out the worksheet after you receive it.