Honesty not always the best policy

Submitted by jarah on Mon, 04/17/2006 - 09:37.

Admitting to a drug conviction on your college financial aid forms will get you a big fat donut. More than 2,000 California college students were denied federal financial aid because they admitted to prior drug convictions on their applications, according to information attained via a Freedom of Information Act request made by the Students for Sensible Drug Policy. (Check out state-by-state numbers)

According to a story in the Fresno Bee, loan officers do not investigate students' criminal records, but rely on a check box. Students convicted of other crimes, such as manslaughter, are not denied aid.

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mmm donuts. you know whats

Submitted by BxAx (not verified) on Mon, 04/17/2006 - 17:13.

mmm donuts. you know whats good with donuts? drugs.

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