Federal Pell Grant Eligibility for Students in Juvenile Justice Facilities

This resource is part of The Federal Interagency Reentry Council's A Record of Progress and a Roadmap for the Future. 

Federal Pell Grant Eligibility for Students in Juvenile Justice Facilities Cover

The following Questions and Answers (Q&As) provide additional information for student aid professionals in support of Dear Colleague Letter GEN-14-21.

This letter clarifies that students confined in juvenile justice facilities are eligible for Federal Pell Grant funding if they otherwise meet applicable eligibility criteria.

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