PEP Reference Sheets
NASFAA is pleased to announce the availability of four new Prison Education Program (PEP) advising reference sheets. These seven guides are part of our learning series focused on providing customized material to support the administration of financial aid as part of PEPs.
- Dependency Status for 2025-26 & Later
- Return of Title IV Funds for 2024-25 & Later
- Administrative Capability Requirements for 2023-24 & Later
- Satisfactory Academic Progress for 2023-24 & Later
- Cost of Attendance for 2023-24 & Later
- Federal Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used for 2025-26 & Later
- Verification for 2025-26 & Later
- Consumer Information Requirements for 2023-24 & Later
This work is generously sponsored by a grant from Ascendium Education Group.
Publication Date: 4/22/2026
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