Americans who want to upskill or try a new career may soon be able to apply for federal financial aid for workforce development training. A new initiative, known as the Workforce Pell, was created by PresidentDonald Trump’s 2025 budget ... .
The initiative aims to expand access to workforce-focused education by allowing Pell Grants to fund short programmes linked to high-demand jobs.If approved, students will be able to use federal Pell ...
Pell Grants, which provide federal financial aid to low-income college students, are getting a significant expansion this year ... Pell Grants will soon be available to pay for (some) short-term training programs ... Other Pell Grant changes coming in 2026.
Millions of low-income students rely on Pell Grants to pay for college, including more than 70,000 in Wisconsin...College officials are deciding whether to keep the programs as-is or tweak them to allow students to qualify for Pell Grants.
Department of Labor (DOL) partnered with Department officials and higher education stakeholders to help craft the consensus language to ensure the Workforce Pell Grant program develops and supports our nation's workforce.