Education Department Releases Final Rule for Workforce Pell

Education Department releases final rule for Workforce Pell

The regulations detail the process for how short-term programs can get approval from the federal government to be eligible for Pell Grants.

Workforce Pell Regulations Finalized

The final rule that will be used to implement Workforce Pell—an expanded version of the long-standing financial aid program—was finalized Monday. Starting July 1, students enrolled in certain high-demand, short-term job training courses will have access to federal Pell Grants.

Washington Watch: ED releases final Workforce Pell regs

Culminating a months-long regulatory process, the U.S. Education Department on Monday published final regulations for the Workforce Pell Grant program, which will guide stakeholders as they implement the new eligibility that begins July 1. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) had submitted formal comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), outlining the sector’s