Can Prison Education Program Students Receive Direct Loans?
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No. Under 34 CFR 668.32(c)(3) an incarcerated student is not eligible for funds from the Direct Loan programs. This includes parent PLUS. It is also true whether or not the student is enrolled in a prison education program (PEP).
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