Criminal Convictions

Helpful Websites

Free Application for Federal Student Aid – The federal law may suspend your eligibility for federal student aid if you have been convicted under federal or state law for possession of or sale of illegal drugs. This site contains a worksheet that will assist you in clarifying your financial aid status.

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/before013.htm

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – Criminal convictions that may affect someone’s ability to obtain or keep a teaching certificate.

http://dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/profconduct/rules-statutes.html

Missouri Division of Professional Registration – Criminal convictions that may affect someone’s ability to obtain or keep a license in the field of psychology or social work.

http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C300-399/3370000630.HTM

Missouri Board of Law Examiners – Criminal convictions that may affect someone’s ability to pass the bar examination (Specifically #27 and #28).

http://www.courts.mo.gov/SUP/index.nsf/48152408327899bc8625673500728856/22ecdec61d35de8186256d9800505963?OpenDocument

What Is Your Degree Worth? From Partners in Prevention – A comprehensive list of professions and how they are impacted by a drug or alcohol conviction.

http://www.missouri.edu/~mopip/brochures.html