Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Federal law provides that a student who has been convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving financial aid shall not be eligible to receive any federal or institutional grant, loan or work assistance.
The Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid provides information about the following:
- Need-based and non-need-based federal, state, local, private and institutional financial assistance programs available to students
- Eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid
- Criteria for selecting recipients and determining amount of award
- Methods and frequency of disbursements of aid
- Financial aid terms and conditions, including terms applicable to employment provided as part of a financial aid package
- Rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV, HEA loans
- Availability of financial aid for study abroad programs
- How financial aid is handled when students withdraw
- Whom to contact for questions regarding financial aid
- Terms and conditions of federal student loans
- Entrance and exit counseling information
- Drug violation penalties
Financial Aid Calculator
Students may use the Financial Net Price Calculator to determine their estimated cost of attendance..
Student Financial Aid and Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV Funds
If a student withdraws or drops a course, SIUE will adhere to its refund policy as published.
