When Will Confined Or Incarcerated Individuals Enrolled In Prison Education Programs Qualify For Pell Grants?
Award Year: 2023-24 KA-36625 Helpfulness Rating 31 page viewsThis guidance is specific to the 2023-24 award year and later.
For payment periods beginning on or after July 1, 2023, under the provisions of the FAFSA Simplification Act, if enrolled in eligible Prison Education Programs (PEPs) confined or incarcerated individuals are eligible for Pell Grants.
For additional guidance with PEPs, visit the ED's Prison Education Programs Questions and Answers website.
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