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Drug Violations
Drug Violations
NOTICE TO STUDENTS CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR DRUG VIOLATIONS
A student who has been convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under Title IV federal financial aid programs.
Possession of a Controlled Substance
| Number of Offenses | Ineligibility Period |
|---|---|
| First Offense | 1 Year |
| Second Offense | 2 Years |
| Third Offense | Indefinite |
Sale of a Controlled Substance
| Number of Offenses | Ineligibility Period |
|---|---|
| First Offense | 2 Years |
| Second Offense | Indefinite |
Regaining Eligibility Before End of Ineligibility Period
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 that
- complies with such criteria as the Secretary shall prescribe in regulations, and
- includes two unannounced drug tests;
- the student successfully passes two unannounced drug tests conducted by a drug rehabilitation program that complies with such criteria as the Secretary shall
prescribe in regulations; or - the conviction is reversed, set aside, or otherwise rendered nugatory.