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The final rules were recently released for the Workforce Pell program. While much of the program remains the same, there are a few pieces colleges should keep in mind when moving to implement the program. Length of Time The length of time a program can take to complete was clarified. Programs are required to take at least 8 weeks and less than 15 weeks. Programs can therefore be just a little bit shorter than a typical 16 week semester to qualify. Colleges should also keep in

Recently, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education released America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age, outlining a unified national approach to workforce education. For colleges, this vision translates into a renewed urgency to align instruction, credentials, and completion with the evolving needs of employers and learners alike. ​ This federal vision highlights workforce development centered on: ​ Industry-driven pathways aligned with

Imagine helping students earn a career-boosting credential in just weeks instead of years, all with the support of federal Pell funding. Pell grants are a successful and well-known financial aid tool for students, first implemented in 1965 for programs at least 600 clock hours and 15 weeks long. Starting in July 2026, there is an important change coming to the Pell program that can help students land a job quickly. Students will be able to use their Pell funding for short-ter