3 Ways the Biden Administration Can Give Second Chances to Justice-Impacted College Students April 19, 2021, 9:02 am This column is part of a Center for American Progress series marking Second Chance Month by highlighting ways to improve opportunity for justice-impacted people. Read about how criminal records affect other aspects of American life . In recent years, college students impacted by the criminal justice system have scored important wins in their pursuit of accessible, affordable higher education. Congress restored Pell Grant funding for currently and formerly incarcerated students; more states are blocking colleges from asking about criminal history on initial admissions applications; and justice-impacted students are speaking out on campuses across the country to raise awareness about their needs and gifts. These signs of progress deserve celebration and continued support.