Public comment period for Workforce Pell regulations opens

Public comment period for Workforce Pell regulations opens

The U.S. Department of Education issued its proposed rule to govern the expansion of Pell Grants to programs as short as eight weeks.

Department of Education opens 30-day public comment period for proposed Workforce Pell rules

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish the new Workforce Pell Grant program on Friday. Established by the federal budget reconciliation bill in 2025, Workforce Pell Grants expand traditional Pell Grant eligibility to programs that are between 8-15... The post Department of Education opens 30-day public comment period for proposed Workforce Pell rules appeared first on EdNC.

Do I Qualify for a Workforce Pell Grant?

The Department of Education proposes "Workforce Pell Grants" for high-quality programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and diesel mechanic certifications.