On April 20, 2011 Boulder Police issued 33 marijuana tickets to University of Colorado students during the 4/20 festivities.  And while fines for the infractions may only be $100, ticketed CU students who receive Federal Student Aid could suffer far worse consequences.  The Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended (HEA) suspends aid eligibility for students who have been convicted under federal or state law of the sale or possession of drugs, if the offense occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal student aid (grants, loans, and/or work-study). ...

The HEA states that a student shall lose eligibility for all federal student loans, grants, and work assistance for a minimum of one year following a conviction for drug possession in any state or federal court.  The eligibility loss is triggered by a conviction for possession of any controlled substance, including marijuana.  The loss of eligibility is mandatory, although it can be lifted early if the student participates in a drug treatment program that includes unannounced urinalysis testing.  Students who have prior drug possession convictions, or who are convicted of offenses involving drug sale, can lose federal loan eligibility for longer periods, including indefinitely in some cases.
If you have receive a ticket for marijuana possession or are charged with any drug related offense, it is critical that you know your rights and the potential consequences such a drug related conviction may bring. 
The lawyers at Laszlo & Associates represent individuals facing charges and prosecution stemming from drug offenses.