Workforce Pell
Are You Ready for Workforce Pell?
Understand eligibility, assess readiness, and build a clear path toward implementation—before students gain access to these federal funds on July 1, 2026.
What We Offer
- Free 1-hour Workforce Pell consultation
- Workforce Pell Readiness Audits
- Full-service implementation support
- Ongoing Community of Practice
Who This Is For
- Community and technical colleges
- Institutional leaders preparing for Workforce Pell
- Four-year universities
- State workforce and higher education agencies
- Other Title IV participating, accredited institutions
Latest News

Traditional Pell Compared to Workforce Pell
The Workforce Pell Grant expands Pell funding to include short-term, workforce-focused training programs aligned with in-demand careers. Beginning July 1, 2026, it will help more students access faster pathways to employment.
Workforce Pell Is Coming. Are You Making the Right Decisions Now?
By Sara Tracey, Vice President, National Workforce and Education Workforce Pell is moving from...

Join the Conversation
Register for our upcoming Smart Take with TPMA on Workforce Pell to learn how your institution can take the first, or next steps toward implementing this program.
March 18 at 2 p.m. Eastern

