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Financial Aid and DUI Convictions

A person convicted of Arizona DUI may have a difficult time securing financial aid for higher education. This money may be critical for a person to be able to afford a college education, but unfortunately, some institutions may be hesitant to award financial aid to a student or prospective student with a DUI conviction on his or her record.

If you have been charged with DUI, fighting this charge may be essential to your personal and educational future. For more information on your legal options, contact the Arizona DUI defense attorneys of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., at 602-510-9999.

Problems with Financial Aid

DUI convictions bring many unexpected problems with them. In addition to the possibility of jail time and heavy fines, a DUI conviction on one’s record may be interpreted by some as evidence of moral questionability. This is often the case when students are competing for highly competitive scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

If convicted of DUI, a student or hopeful student may face the following problems:

  • Loss of scholarship or financial aid
  • Difficulty obtaining a scholarship on moral grounds
  • If convicted of a felony, lack of government aid opportunities
  • Financial trouble from the expenses associated with a DUI conviction

These problems can make paying for higher education a nightmare.

Contact Us

If you have been charged with DUI, it is important to do everything you can to fight a conviction. To discuss your options with an experienced legal advisor, contact an Arizona DUI lawyer at Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., by calling 602-510-9999.