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Summary

The Pell for Very Short-Term Programs pilot expanded Pell Grant eligibility to allow eligible students to get funding for very short-term occupational programs that were previously ineligible.

The Pell for Very Short-Term Programs pilot expanded Pell Grant eligibility to allow eligible students to get funding for very short-term occupational programs that were previously ineligible. The program waived the requirement that Pell eligible programs include a minimum of 600 clock hours over 15 weeks. 

Primary services consisted of tuition assistance and financial aid for very short occupational training programs (8 to 15 weeks) leading to certificate or credential aligned with local or regional workforce needs. 

The program was piloted across 28 postsecondary schools across multiple states. 

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Populations and employment barriers: At least a high school diploma or equivalent

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Implementation details

Organizations implementing intervention

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid

The information contained here reflects how the intervention was implemented at the time of the evaluation.

Local context

The program was piloted across 28 postsecondary schools across multiple states.

No state or region specified.

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