Tag: sentence reduction

Educational merit credits in prison let incarcerated people earn time off their sentences by completing diplomas, degrees, and certifications. Since 2023, Pell Grants are back, making college accessible to thousands behind bars.

Under the First Step Act, federal inmates can earn up to 15 days off their sentence per month by participating in work programs and rehabilitation activities. Learn how prison industry jobs like UNICOR qualify, who's eligible, and how to maximize your credits.