Federal student financial aid penalties for drug law violations

A student who has been convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs for conduct that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal aid (including grant, loan, or work assistance) will be ineligible for financial aid during the period beginning on the date of such conviction and ending after the intervals specified in the tables on this page.

Regaining eligibility

A student who has lost eligibility for financial aid based on the possession or sale of a controlled substance may regain eligibility before the stated ineligibility period ends if the student successfully completes a drug rehabilitation program that:

1. Includes at least two unannounced drug tests and
2. Has received or is qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly under a federal, state, or local government program that:
   1. Is administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court, or
   2. Has received or is qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federal- or state-licensed insurance company, or
   3. Is administered or recognized by a federal- or state-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor