financial aid denied to those with drug convictions?!?
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Still apply for aid their is a possibility that since it occured in 2001 that FA may consider the matter closed and award you anyway.  Please speak to a FA rep.
107702
PEOPLE to support? you mean, financially? why dont you go to your government, or any organization who provides financial support to people who have low-income and unable to support their studies but are deserving to. i believe they have the program for scholars to continue their studies.
663634
bankruptcy and pell grant financial aid doesn't relate unless you are trying to get a student loan.
607986
I had and still have the exact same problem...I have an ITN number (probnably the same as you) and unfortunately I did not qualify for any scholarships/grants/loans/anything..my parents are paying for my college and I am having to pay them back in a year when i graduate. I do not have an SS# either which makes working VERY hard..I work as nanny because that pays cash, but my brother who just started college last year is finding it hard to find anything that will pay cash other than construction work. You can try..i would suggest that you try everything...but it didnt work for me or anyone else in my family. sorry! welcome to the hard life of a LEGAL ALIEN...
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As non-merit financial aid becomes less available, universities are asking for more proof of income and assets.  It is to your advantage to provide the documentation because if as you state, your family assets are less than they believe, the financial aid department will put you into consideration for university based aide to make up the difference financially for you to attend their school if you are their desired choice.\n\nAs an example, I went to Xavier University and could not qualify for much non-merit based financial assistance because I owned property and had investments.  However, because they really wanted me to attend and felt I would be an asset to the university, they totaled up my merit based scholarships, the in kind assistance and loans, compared that to the tuition and fees and my asset availability and investments, found a net difference in my favor and offered me additional funds to attend their school.  I could have attended a publically funded state school just with what I had because their tuition for in state students was so much lower and I had been accepted.  They have now to verify "estimates" before they can consider you for real money.\n\nI really think they are trying to help you here with their own additional university based scholarships, honor loans and assistance.
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There is so much finacial aid available to students these days it is ridiculous. You should check out sites like salliemae.com for loan info or fastweb.com for scholarships that are nationally available or even school specific scholarships are available for viewing at fastweb. I have to say though, there is nothing wrong with getting an associates degree (or a good GPA) from a community college and then going on to a University. That's what I did and my tuition is usually paid for with free money (some loans though will be necessary as nothing good is free!) You should also start calling the schools you are interested in and ask them if you can talk to a finacial aid advisor. Hope this helps!!!
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I'm assuming this student is a senior in high school at the moment.  Students on a 504 plan are treated just like any other student when entering college in their quest for financial aid assistance.  They have the same access to federal financial aid grants and loan programs, and to the state need based financial aid programs.  Scholarships can be pursued based on particular interests, group affiliations, and any other means that matches your students criteria.  There are thousands of scholarships available, it's a matter of finding one that fits your student.  If your student's disability poses a hinderance with preparing the forms or accessing information then as an allowed accommodation under the ADA and Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, your student is permitted assistance in compiling, completing and filing those requests.  One of your best resources will be the financial aid office and/or admissions office of the college(s) the student is interested in attending.  Remember that is time to file a FAFSA for the upcoming school year now.  The earlier the better for some need based programs.  You can file the FAFSA online with estimated tax information and then update it when you have completed taxe data.  \n\nSomething to remember is that having a disability does not render a student ineligible for access to programs or services unless the disability itself renders the student incapable of meeting a technical performance requirement of the certificate or job program.  As long as the student is applying to enter post secondary education in a program for which they are able to meet techincal performance standards, then they are eligible for the same types of financial aid that would be offered to other students in the same program.  \n\nClarification:  Technical standards are those things that are required for the performance of a job such as strength, mobility, visual acuity, hearing, critical thinking skills, etc.  If the nature of a person's disability limits a persons ability to perform tasks required by the job or certificate program then the person does not meet technical standard for that program/job.  The same holds true for nondisabled people that wish to be employed in career fields that require minimum levels of strength, agility, etc. and thus is not a discrimanatory standard.
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Your state would be helpful to answer your question completely.  But I will tell you what it would mean in New York.\n\nIf it is not a misdemeanor or a felony it technically is not a crime, but a violation much like a traffic ticket.  While it will be on your criminal record it should not prevent you from entering the criminal justice field of employment.  My advice is to own up to it, never lie about it and when asked about it be honest and say what it was...a monumental lapse in judgment.  There are thousands of police officers, lawyers and judges who have misdemeanor convictions and this is less than that.\n\nWhat you did was not a felony.  It was mere possession.  What your friend did was, that was technically a sale (just to let you know.)  Before someone jumps on me, you don't need to exchange money for a sale, simply giving drugs to someone is in and of itself a transaction and constitutes a sale under the law, although rarely prosecuted.\n\nListen to your lawyer, get a lawyer if you don't have one, and they will tell you the ramifications for pleading guilty.\n\nThe one thing that might come back to haunt you is that federal student aid can be denied for narcotic convictions regardless of the level.  So be aware of that.\n\nSome of the advice on here is really, really bad so always speak with an attorney in your State that will be best to assist you.
501145
Yes you can still get financial aid if you fail a class...if you recieve grants(money you don't pay back) you will be put on academic probation, if you fail a class again the following semester than they will take your financial aid away, but you may still qualify for student loans...hopes this helps you. Try not to fail any classes two semester in a row!!!
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You could be eligible for some types of Federal aid, depending on your situation (where you are and what you were convicted of)...\n\nAre you currently incarcerated? If so, you are not eligible for Federal loans, but you are eligible for a Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) and, in some cases, a Pell Grant. (Your eligibility for Pell depends on the type of institution in which you are incarcerated. People in federal and state penal institutions aren’t eligible for Pell grants, but students in local penal institutions are eligible.)  \n\nIf you're not incarcerated, your eligibility depends on the nature of your offense.  The law imposes restrictions on drug offenses: If you were convicted of possession or sale of illegal drugs at the same time that you were receiving federal student aid, you won't be eligible for federal aid until AT LEAST one year since your conviction, as follows:\n\nIf you were convicted for possession, and it was your first offense, you are eligible to federal aid one year from the date of your conviction. If you were convicted for selling (and it was your first offense), you must wait 2 years from your conviction date.... If you have more than one offense for selling or more than 2 offenses for possession, you can only regain eligibililty for federal student aid funds after you complete a certain type of rehab program.  If you're not incarcerated and the above doesn't apply to you, you should be OK to receive aid.\n\nFederal aid aside, it is possible that there are scholarships out there for people looking to start anew -- perhaps some specific your circumstances. Try searching www.fastweb.com for organizations that help people looking to give people a second chance. I'm sure there are some out there.\n\nBest of luck.
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no... college atheletes can not get paid
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Well good for you! I am one of those in the middle bracket who got screwed. I really am glad to see you are doing your best in school, because where I go, it seems like 1/2 the students who get financial aid don't even want to be there! They don't show up to class, don't study, and party all the time. Then you wonder where they went next semester and they are gone because they failed too many classes and couldn't get more money. (that was my little rant) But as for the rich people, they are used to having everything handed to them. I don't see why they care though, because their parents are probably paying for everything, including rent/food/entertainment money, so they don't even need to work!
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forget those idiots.  I have a felony and I can't get a job, cant vote, and finding a place to live is almost impossible.  (I have felony for smuggling in tabacco in a penial institution)  they concider tabacco a narcotic. Anyways you can file for an expungement.  Which means you can clean ur record after 3 or five years after you serve ur time, whether it is corrections or probation.
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Yea there is stuff out there. I went to grad school, was in a similar situation. I applied, I was eligible for loans, but no grants.
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Social security-No...Some disability-Yes  Financial aid for schooling-negative
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There could be a problem with your fincial aid, you should make sure that you have filled out all of your papers for financial aid and call them to make sure that they have them all on file.\nThe Promisery note\nAnd The Loan Entrance Couciling papers\n\nIf they have them all talk to your school billing, if they don't help you have fincial aid talk to them and resolve it
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Financial Aid is almost always affected by a student's suspended status (You do mean suspended as opposed to "probation," right?).  In order to be eligible for Federal Student Aid, a student must maintain "Satisfactory Academic Progress" (SAP) as determined by his/her school's SAP policy. At most schools, this means that you need either \n\n(a) pass a a certain percentage of your classes, \n(b) pass a certain number of classes, \n(c) maintain a certain GPA or\n(d) a combination of 1 or more of the above\n\nSince you were already suspended (instead of being placed on probation), you should have been (or will soon be) notified of the affect that this action has on your financial aid. Quite simply, if you aren't in school, you can't receive financial aid.  But when you come back to school, if you do well enough to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, you will once again be able to obtain federal aid (and probably anything else, too). \n\nKeep in mind that, for suspended students, regaining "good standing" usually entails attending school for a little while (e.g. a semester) *without* the assistance of financial aid.  You need that first semester to prove that you have made SAP.\n\nSo, to "get yourself back on track," you will need to focus on your academics above all else.  Now that you understand *why* you did poorly, you have a chance to improve. Sometimes taking a break is good, but don't stay away too long.  As soon as you are able, petition to return from suspension. Only once you bring your grades up can the financial aid issues be resolved. \n\nWhile you are out of school, you can complete the FAFSA (just so your school has it on file), but don't expect to get any federal or state aid until your school tells you "yes, you have made satisfactory academic progress."  By all means, apply for outside scholarships for the semester that you plan to return. Check their eligibility criteria to see if the awards are need-based or merit-based and whether the organization will require SAP (some do).\n\n---------------------------\n\nAll that said, many schools will also have procedures in place for you to appeal a financial aid suspension/probationary status. In general, in a letter appealing a financial aid probation/suspension, you would probably want to explain why you failed your class and what you plan to do to remedy this situation. If there were personal issues that contributed to your less-than-ideal performance, mention these (if you are comfortable doing so).