Accessing Pell Grants for College Programs in Correctional Settings
Second Chance Month
April 2023
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Education & Employment
Accessing Pell Grants for College Programs in Correctional Settings
This report from the Vera Institute of Justice is a summary of the Pell Reinstatement regulations and requirements developed by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Department of Education’s provisions outline the steps that postsecondary institutions must follow to create Prison Education Programs (PEPs) that are eligible for Pell Grant funds.
In addition, the regulations require robust data collection and reporting to support the Department of Education in its assessment of program outcomes.