New legislation might no longer deny federal education aid from student drug offenders.

Congress has rewritten the Higher Education Act Drug Provision, which states that if a student has a previous or current drug conviction, they will not receive financial aid.

The revision will allow students with a previous drug offense to receive aid, although students who are convicted while in college will lose eligibility.

Larry Moeder, director of admissions and student financial assistance, said prior to the new legislation, students would have to indicate whether they had a drug offense or not. Then a follow-up would be done by the U.S. Department of Education.

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