BOP Program Statement 5354.04 § 4

PSE programs follow the successful completion of a secondary education diploma or high school

equivalency certificate/diploma. PSE program providers include universities and colleges, as

well as trade and vocational schools. Completion of a PSE program is awarded with a certificate

or academic degree. Career and technical education programs are addressed in the Program

5354.04 6/22/2026 Federal Regulations from 28 CFR: this type. Implementing instructions: this type. 4

Statement Career and Technical Education Programs.

PSE programs subject to the provisions of this program statement are defined as programs

funded by the Federal Pell Grants, institution funds, inmate personal funds, donations, and

scholarships, as well as other forms of federal and state aid. These PSE programs can be

delivered to inmates by instructors on-site or with a combination of in-person instruction, virtual,

and/or correspondence study.

Instructor-led, On-site, Virtual, or Combination Programs funded by Federal Pell Grant,

FSA, and Other Federal or State Funding Sources. Where a sufficient number of inmates

meet the funding criteria as defined by the college or education source, and funding is available,

Bureau institutions are encouraged to offer instructor-led, on-site postsecondary certificate, two-year degree programs, or four-year degree programs.

Correspondence Courses. Inmates may enroll in PSE programs through correspondence

instruction.

Inmates must receive approval from the PSE Coordinator before enrolling in any virtual or

correspondence program.

Tuition and associated fees for correspondence courses are incurred by the inmate; they will not

be paid from Trust Fund, FSA, or Salaries and Expenses (S&E) funds.