Legislation Modifies Ban On Financial Aid to Students with Drug Convictions

February 2005: Legal Action Center lauds change in the law that will increase student financial aid eligibility for individuals
with prior drug convictions, including thousands of people in recovery from drug addiction. Under the new law, students who were convicted of drug crimes prior to their enrollment and application for federal financial aid will be eligible for aid and will no longer be subject to a ban that delays or denies federal financial assistance.