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Federal Pell Grant for Incarcerated Students — U.S. Department of Education

The restoration of Pell Grant eligibility allows incarcerated individuals to receive federal financial aid to pay for postsecondary education programs. This is a critical resource for covering tuition and fees for eligible prison education programs.

Eligibility

Incarcerated individuals enrolled in an eligible prison education program approved by the Department of Education.

Posted September 24, 2026

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