College Students Better Avoid Reefer Madness

Thanks to our US legislators, young people who are going to college should not put themselves in a position of being convicted of even minor misdemeanor drug charges, or they will lose eligibility for federal student loans and other aid. Under federal law, a student who has been convicted of any offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance is not eligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance beginning on the date of conviction. 20 U.S.C. § 1091(r)(1).

The period of ineligibility lasts one year for a first possession offense, two years for a second offense and permanently for a third conviction. In the case of a conviction for sales of a controlled substance, a first conviction results in a two years of ineligibility with a second conviction leading to a permanent ban.

So young people, don't do illegal stuff...if you get caught, CALL ME.