Congress Restores Some Student Aid for Drug Offenders
The good news is that Congress has loosened the rules on the eligibility of students with minor drug offenses for student aid. The bad news is its not enough.
"Someone who was caught using or dealing drugs long ago now will get financial aid," says Chris Mulligan of the Coalition for Higher Education Act Reform, whose members include civil rights, education, health and criminal justice groups. But "a student caught with a joint in college is still going to lose financial aid."
For more, check out Students for a Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP.) and their webpage on the law.
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