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Pell Grants will fill gap in welding program for Sioux Falls prison inmates

States Newsroom · November 1, 2026

Inmates in the Sioux Falls area can now access Pell Grants to pay for slots in welding courses in the community and diesel mechanic courses inside prison walls. Students can apply for federally funded Pell Grants to help them pay for post-secondary education. Since 2023, inmates in the U.S. have been allowed to apply…

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Pell Grants will fill gap in welding program for Sioux Falls prison inmates

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