The Government has contended that the men filed a false application because the ultimate and illegal destination of the radios was Iran.
He was acquitted of perjury and another charge of making a false application.
But he committed a felony - filing false applications and documents.
Thwaites was implicated, Liversidge investigated and the false application revealed.
The university said that a former financial aid employee had helped students file false applications.
In 1984 he pleaded guilty to making false applications for gun permits and was fined $500.
All Member States take a very serious view of incorrect or false applications.
The UK authorities take a very serious view of false applications.
Refunds obtained by means of a false application can be recovered, and penalties may be imposed.
Goldberg said that because of Russell's false applications, the school had received an extra $46,119 in Pell money.