Can I be denied admissions to IADT/Chicago because of Criminal History.?

I was denied admissions to IADT because of my criminal history. I have no crimes of violence nor sex offenses. Because of my long criminal history of theft, the committee denied my admissions and my appeal.

I was never given an official written reason for the denial, nor as to why my appeal was denied.

I am eligible for the Pell and SEOG grant. I wrote the admissions essay, and applied for the Stafford Loan and to Sallie Mae.

I received the official letter in the mail today, stating that %26quot;all documentation for my appeal was received and reviewed by the committee. My appeal was denied%26quot;.

I don't understand this action against me? I thought it was against Federal and State Law to discriminate against anyone. People get their degrees in the penitentuary. I'm free and can't get into college. My probation was terminated successfully April 7, 2005.

Can I be denied admissions to IADT/Chicago because of Criminal History.?

Sorry to hear that. Be thankful you were not caught dealing drugs because your Pell would be denied as well.

What the hell is the point of withholding an education from those who need it most. I never understood that.

Can I be denied admissions to IADT/Chicago because of Criminal History.?

Criminal records might have an effect but it can be disregarded.

Can I be denied admissions to IADT/Chicago because of Criminal History.?

You mean, Internation Academy of Design and Technology? You may want to get an endorsement letter from your probation officer or a call from him to them. But, they are a private institution, and as such, they can deny admission to anyone who they think that does't %26quot;meet%26quot; their parameters, especially if you have a felony charge.

Sorry guy, I know and empathize with you trying to go straight and all. But we have to live with our desicions and consequences. Try applying to a technical school. Remmember the school doesn't make the designer, the designer makes the designer. Doesn't matter where you go. After all, a bad doctor who went to Hopkins is still a bad doctor.

Don't let anyone hold you back from your future.