Posted by caraher on November 28, 2005, at 9:26:51
In reply to Am I done for??, posted by Maynerd on November 28, 2005, at 1:54:07
Well, there's a web page that's supposed to give your official eligibility based on drug convictions:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/before013.htm
An online article (http://www.campusprogress.org/features/129/drug-provision-to-higher-ed-act-makes-college-aid-go-up-in-smoke)
says, in part:"Contrary to some public perceptions, the drug provision does not permanently revoke aid from everyone with a besmirched record. Different periods of postponement are mandated depending on the number and nature of the offenses. A single offense for possession, for example, spells a delay of one year for college aid. But if you’ve been convicted of more than two charges of possession or more than one for sale, the delay is indefinite. (Those who merely possessed, however, can regain eligibility by completing a federally approved rehab program.)"
Sounds like the worst case for you is that you may have to complete a drug rehab program before the next financial aid deadline.
poster:caraher
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