Alabama Launches Workforce Pell Approval for 8- to 15-Week Training Programs

2 articles · Updated · governor.alabama.gov · Jun 30

Alabama on Tuesday opened its Workforce Pell approval process, letting eligible institutions seek state clearance for short-term training programs that could qualify students for federal Pell aid.
Programs must generally run 8 to under 15 weeks, include 150 to 599 clock hours, target occupations on Alabama’s in-demand list, and post at least 70% completion and job-placement rates.
The Alabama Department of Workforce will review applications, after which the governor must approve programs before they go to the U.S. Department of Education for final eligibility decisions.
Once approved programs are listed on the state workforce website, qualifying students can apply through FAFSA for prorated grants that do not require repayment but count toward lifetime Pell limits.