A transformative shift unfolding at this moment holds the potential to bring about more positive impact within U.S. prisons than any policy seen in a generation. This positive change, driven by a 2020 law that is now fully in effect, opens the door for incarcerated individuals to access Pell Grants—federal tuition aid designed for low-income students. While these grants may be modest in size, their significance lies in their capacity to revive one of the most powerful tools for crime reduction and alleviating the burdens of mass incarceration: college education.