we must first review the basic eligibility criteria
and among the requirements is to maintain academic progress?
yes, is it important to maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or vocational school to remain eligible
Now, regarding the limited eligibility in federal aid for criminal convictions in students, how can these convictions affect the eligibility criteria to receive the aid?
You cannot receive a Federal Pell Grant if you have been convicted of a forcible or non forcible sexual offense, and you are subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for the said offense.
I have a conviction but am not sure if it falls under the conditions you described.
If your conviction is as I stated you will not be able to receive a Federal Pell Grant.
If I have a previous drug conviction how can I regain eligibility for federal student aid?
If you have had a drug conviction you can regain eligibility early by successfully completing an approved drug rehabilitation program or by passing two unannounced drug tests administered by an approved drug rehabilitation program.
I regained eligibility during my award year, what should I do now?