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.