diff --git a/stude/study_groups/views.py b/stude/study_groups/views.py
index 7523373..4f92cab 100644
--- a/stude/study_groups/views.py
+++ b/stude/study_groups/views.py
@@ -72,6 +72,9 @@ class StudyGroupListNearView(generics.ListAPIView):
                 "You must be a student to view study groups"
             )
 
+        if user_status.active is False:
+            raise exceptions.ValidationError("Student Status is not active")
+
         # Get the user's course
         user_course = user.course
         print(user_course)