PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Pell grants

When the government banned Pell Grants for incarcerated people, Tammy was devastated. Now she advocates for better opportunities for others—and wins!

You can be the key to unlocking second chances for people who have faced their consequences, so they can flourish in society! Here are 7 ways to get started.

Civil rights, faith, law enforcement, and justice reform organizations urge Department of Education to prioritize Pell grant restoration for incarcerated students.

Prison Fellowship applauds restoration of access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students seeking to become productive citizens.

Through a Second Chance Pell Grant pilot, Carai is overcoming his past and mapping a bright new future.

Are you interested in advocacy or on the fence about getting involved in justice reform? See what happened when a husband and wife experienced their first Congressional meetings to lobby for change.

Access to Pell Grants can’t change a prisoner’s release date, but it can dramatically change the outcomes for the person and for society. By restoring investment in education behind bars through Pell Grants, we can tap into the God-given potential of people who, despite their choices in the past, can make significant contributions to their families, communities, and future employers.

  "Returning to prison is not nowhere in my future. I’ve given the state of Texas enough of my life."

Should prisoners be eligible for federal Pell grants?