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States – not just Congress – should unlock student financial aid for people in prison

States – not just Congress – should unlock student financial aid for people in prison

When it comes to higher education in prison, much of the media and advocacy focus is on trying to get Congress to lift a longstanding ban on giving Pell Grants to people serving time. While a bipartisan effort to restore Pell Grant eligibility to people in prison has stirred optimism among advocates, the top Republican on the House Education Committee – U.S. Rep. Virginia […] … learn more→