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College-in-Prison Programs: How Pell Grants Expand Higher Education Behind Bars

College-in-Prison Programs: How Pell Grants Expand Higher Education Behind Bars
Dwayne Rushing 20 February 2026 0 Comments

Pell Grants were restored for incarcerated people in 2023, opening college access to over 800,000 people in prison. Programs are expanding, recidivism is dropping, but gaps in support, technology, and post-release pathways still limit impact.

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