2026-19235: 2025-26 Award Year Deadline Date for Reports and Other Records Associated With Prison Education Programs Accessing the Federal Pell Grant
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The Department of Education (Department) announces the 2025-26 award year reporting deadline for institutions participating in the Prison Education Programs (PEP) authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). PEPs expand access to programs of study, such as a certificate, degree, or another recognized postsecondary credential for confined or incarcerated individuals. These programs must meet eligibility requirements as outlined in 34 CFR 600 and 34 CFR 668.234. In PEPs must be provided by a Title IV, HEA eligible postsecondary institution that has been approved to operate in correctional facilities by the appropriate State authority of the Bureau of Prisons per 34 CFR 668.235, and ensure programs serve students' best interests, offer transferable credits, and satisfy licensure or certification requirements under 34 CFR 668.236. These PEPs, administered by the Department, provide financial assistance to confined or incarcerated students to help them pay their educational costs. PEPs must submit reports to the Department in accordance with deadlines established and published by the Secretary in the Federal Register. This notice establishes the reporting deadline for the award year. The Federal student aid programs (Title IV, HEA programs) covered by this deadline date notice are the Prison Education Programs accessing the Pell Grant program. Assistance Listing Number: 84.063 Pell Grant Program.
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