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Research shows that postsecondary education in prison can help formerly incarcerated people overcome barriers and successfully rejoin their communities. Without it, they are less likely to have the skills to be competitive for good-paying jobs—making it harder to find stable housing, provide for their families, and prosper. This report from the Vera Institute of Justice and Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality describes how lifting the current ban on awarding Pell Grants to incarcerated people would benefit workers, employers, and states.