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PELL Grant Denial vs Law Enforcement Hiring Practices
Okay ... I know I’m confused about how the world works ... can anyone help me understand how this works?
Is it true that drug convictions might affect my ability to get federal student aid?
Yes; your eligibility might be suspended if the offense occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (grants, loans, or work-study). When you complete the FAFSA form, you will be asked whether you had a drug conviction for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid. If the answer is yes, you will be provided a worksheet to help you determine whether your conviction affects your eligibility for federal student aid.
If your eligibility for federal student aid has been suspended due to a drug conviction, you can regain eligibility early by successfully completing an approved drug rehabilitation program or by passing two unannounced drug tests administered by an approved drug rehabilitation program. If you regain eligibility during the award year, notify your financial aid office immediately so you can get any aid you’re eligible for.
If you are convicted of a drug-related offense after you submit the FAFSA form, you might lose eligibility for federal student aid, and you might be liable for returning any financial aid you received during a period of ineligibility.
What other convictions might affect my aid?
If you have been convicted of a forcible or nonforcible sexual offense, and you are subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for that offense, you cannot receive a Federal Pell Grant.
Yes; your eligibility might be suspended if the offense occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (grants, loans, or work-study). When you complete the FAFSA form, you will be asked whether you had a drug conviction for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid. If the answer is yes, you will be provided a worksheet to help you determine whether your conviction affects your eligibility for federal student aid.
If your eligibility for federal student aid has been suspended due to a drug conviction, you can regain eligibility early by successfully completing an approved drug rehabilitation program or by passing two unannounced drug tests administered by an approved drug rehabilitation program. If you regain eligibility during the award year, notify your financial aid office immediately so you can get any aid you’re eligible for.
If you are convicted of a drug-related offense after you submit the FAFSA form, you might lose eligibility for federal student aid, and you might be liable for returning any financial aid you received during a period of ineligibility.
What other convictions might affect my aid?
If you have been convicted of a forcible or nonforcible sexual offense, and you are subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for that offense, you cannot receive a Federal Pell Grant.
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/criminal-convictions
But ...
One of the officers charged in George Floyd's killing was hired despite having a criminal record and slew of traffic violations
In October 2001, when Lane was 18, he was charged with two counts of obstructing legal process, damaging property, unlawful assembly, and disorderly conduct. He was convicted of one count of obstructing legal process and one charge of damaging property.
Almost six years later, in March 2007, Lane faced misdemeanour charges of hosting a noisy party or gathering and disorderly conduct. He was found guilty of the noisy-gathering charge.
In Lane’s application to be a police cadet, sections that included his criminal and traffic history, as well as whether he had been fired from any jobs, were redacted.
Almost six years later, in March 2007, Lane faced misdemeanour charges of hosting a noisy party or gathering and disorderly conduct. He was found guilty of the noisy-gathering charge.
In Lane’s application to be a police cadet, sections that included his criminal and traffic history, as well as whether he had been fired from any jobs, were redacted.
It seems the standards for getting educational assistance are higher than the hiring standards for police officers.
