Federal law requires Pell Grant recipients to certify to the university that he or she will not engage in the above unlawful activities related to controlled substances during the period covered by the Pell Grant. The statute provides that if an individual is convicted of certain drug-related federal or state offenses, a court may suspend his or her eligibility for federal benefit, including federal student financial aid. If an individual is convicted three or more times for drug distribution, he or she may become permanently ineligible to receive additional Title IV financial aid. The statute also provides for a separate schedule of suspension of eligibility for drug possession. Specific information about each, including penalties for violation are published annually in the UW-Stout Student Handbook.
Penalties associated with violations of each are subject to change.
The Counseling Center provides counseling and other educational programming and support services designed to enhance the quality of student life and promote good mental health and academic success. The Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program is part of the University Counseling Center and provides a variety of services for students and UW-Stout employees. It assists with interventions and provides consultation, assessment, counseling and referral services. It provides and distributes guidelines and information about the university's alcohol and other drug use policy, state and federal laws and penalties for violation, and information about risks from abusing alcohol and other drugs. 6.3 Clinical Services Center .