Having a drug related conviction does not automatically disqualify you from receiving Federal student aid. As per the Department of Education (ED):
Convictions only count against a student for aid eligibility purposes (FAFSA question 23c) if they were for an offense that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal student aid—they do not count if the offense was not during such a period, unless the student was denied federal benefits for drug trafficking by a federal or state judge. Also, a conviction that was reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record does not count, nor does one received when she was a juvenile, unless she was tried as an adult.(ifap.ed.gov)
In order to determine your eligibility if you have had a drug related conviction, complete the form below:
Drug Conviction Worksheet, 2018 - 2019 (PDF) Download the document on the right under Files.
Drug Conviction Worksheet, 2019 - 2020 (PDF) Download the document on the right under Files.
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing the worksheet, please contact a Financial Aid Counselor.