As of late, congress has been discussing a controversial subject matter that will allow prison inmates to receive Pell Grants while incarcerated. Where is the reasoning that the inmates should receive the exact same opportunity for a college education as we have? There are numerous students that do apply for Pell Grant, in order to assist them with their college costs. But these students that are applying are law-abiding citizens. Keep in mind, that these inmates will get this benefit while they are still incarcerated. While this is the case, there are some key factors to consider. Such as, costs, crime committed, length of prison term (i.e., short term or life term), and an overall statement of, when is enough, enough. Of course, these factors are going to vary, but it is a start in trying to figure out if this plan would really work. There should be a provisional period to examine the risks before the benefits of this plan, because in the end, it will affect all college students. Many of the men and women that are in prison, are there …show more content…
Some might say that we should take into consideration that these prisoners have family and friends. This way of thinking would humanize the person that is incarcerated instead of looking at them as just a prisoner. But, if this person committed a murder, then one would have to ask, where is the humanization of the victim? Understandably, prisoners do deserve an education, but there are online courses or packets from accredited trade schools that can be utilized. And, with learning a new trade, it will still show that they are taking a step in the right direction. By focusing on giving inmates Pell Grants, congress is overlooking the deeper problem of what will be taken away from the individuals that have done everything