Do inmates get free education?
do inmates get free education
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Inmates who have not completed high school are required to study for and pass their GED.
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Inmates who have not completed high school are required to study for and pass their GED. This is a service provided at no cost. If an inmate would like to take college courses and pursue a degree, they are encouraged to do so but the courses are offered by various accredited university like LSU and others through their "distance learning" programs. These courses are just like regular college with a price on each hour of credit. The courses are proxied by the education staff at the facility. Inmates can and do come out of prison with a college degree but someone in their family will need to help with the costs.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: April 23,2016
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This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice.
Last reviewed April 2016.