Question by tryinglife: how will a felony controlled sub.charge affect college?
I have been on medication since teen life.I’ve had alot of injuries and pain to get through.I’ve been off all that and I’m trying to go to college to earn a degree in a field I can handle with my health limitations.I’ve resently signed up for fall sem. and lied when asked about a controlled sub conviction(4- .5mg Xanex’s) it’s the only one in my life and is over 10 years ago.Trying to find grants or some help for tuition has been very hard.That Question keeps bieng asked.How can i get the funding I need so that I can get on with my life I know my past will haunt me but that does not mean I cant overcome it.I just don’t know how

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Answer by Ms.6
Oooh that is not good. They don’t want to give you grant money if you deal with illegal drugs (as you know). Um can you look into getting your record sealed? You say its been 10 years I think you can do it if you have a low felony record. I don’t know I think it changes from state to state. I know F4 &F5 can be sealed. Also you should looking in the Foundation Center and see if they can give you any information about grants for felons. I know they have them out there you just have to dig for them. It’s funny because a lot of places will hire a felon with a drug conviction but they won’t hire other types of felons. Oh well good luck.

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