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The Alliance for Higher Education in Prison is offering a limited number of financial aid packages for the 16th National Conference on Higher Education in Prison in Long Beach, California. We value our community’s attendance at our biggest event of the year and we encourage anyone who needs financial support to apply for full or partial aid.
Due to the overwhelming response for financial aid opportunities over the past few years and the limited funds available, financial aid will be awarded through a lottery system. We will hold one lottery for formerly incarcerated applicants who have never received NCHEP financial aid, and one for all other applicants. If we receive additional funding, we will continue selecting aid awardees from the remaining pool of applicants.
Applications are due by November 15, 2026 and we will send award notifications by mid December 2026.
Please direct any questions to nchep@higheredinprison.org.
Applicants can apply for some or all of the following types of support.
While we have not yet finalized the price for NCHEP 16, please know that we are committed to making the event both affordable and exceptional for all attendees. We are mindful of rising costs, and any adjustments to the cost of registration will reflect our dedication to providing a valuable and unique experience for everyone involved.
Flights or other forms of travel to Long Beach will be covered for financial aid recipients. Financial aid recipients must book their travel through the Alliance for the cost to be covered upfront. Flights and other forms of travel booked outside of the Alliance can be submitted for reimbursement if pre-approved. Information on this process will be provided with award packages.
The Alliance will reserve a three-night hotel stay for financial aid award recipients for March 30–April 1, 2026. Anyone planning to stay at one of the two conference hotels for additional nights (prior to or following the conference) will need to book these reservations independent of the accommodations booked by the Alliance and pay for these accommodations on their own.
Please Note: Financial aid recipients who elect to book their stay independent of the Alliance (through an online booking platform) can submit documentation for reimbursement; however, we cannot guarantee that it will be eligible in every case. More information will be provided with award packages.
Financial aid recipients will receive a set amount of additional support to help cover expenses such as travel meals and transportation. More information about the amount and delivery method will be included with the financial aid award information.
