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Can Non-Citizen Inmates Access Education in US Prisons?

My cousin, who is not an American citizen will be serving time for smuggling drugs into the country. Can he continue his education?

Asked: September 18, 2014
Author: Julia
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Yes. Non-citizen inmates have access to mandatory GED classes and can earn a high school diploma while incarcerated. University-level courses are also available but require outside funding. Many inmates use their time wisely and leave with advanced degrees regardless of citizenship status.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: September 19,2014

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