Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.2526.30 How do convictions for the possession or sale of controlled substances affect an education award recipient's ability to use that award?

(i) One year for a first conviction;

(ii) Two years for a second conviction;  and

(iii) For a third or subsequent conviction, indefinitely, as determined by the Corporation according to the following factors—

(i) Two years for a first conviction;  and

(ii) Two years plus such additional time as the Corporation determines as appropriate for second and subsequent convictions, based on the factors set forth in paragraphs (a)(1)(iii) (A) through (J) of this section.

(i) The drug rehabilitation program must be recognized as legitimate by appropriate Federal, State or local authorities;  and

(ii) The individual's enrollment in or successful completion of the legitimate drug rehabilitation program must be certified by an appropriate official of that program.