Can Schools Offer Programs In Correctional Facilities That Are Not Eligible Prison Educational Programs?
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Yes. However, only individuals enrolled in an eligible Prison Education Program (PEP) may receive Federal Pell Grants.
For additional guidance on PEPs, visit the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) Prison Education Programs Questions and Answers website.
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