Federal programEducation

Second Chance Pell Grant

Run by U.S. Dept of Education, a federal agency

Restores Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated individuals enrolled in approved prison education programs. Over 100 colleges now participate.

Award: Up to $7,395/year
Deadline: Rolling via approved programs
Run by: U.S. Dept of Education; Federal

Who it's for

Currently or formerly incarcerated
Enrolled in approved prison education program
US citizen or eligible non-citizen
No prior bachelor's degree

U.S. Dept of Education decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at studentaid.gov

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Second Chance Pell Grant is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. Dept of Education decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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