The Pell for Short-Term Programs for Post-Bachelor's Students pilot waived the federal prohibition on Pell Grants for students with a bachelor’s degree who otherwise met the income requirements.
Pell for Short-Term Programs for Post-Bachelor's Students was tested in one study that included people who had the following characteristics: At least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pathways to Work cannot assess support for this program on long-term earnings. This means there were no moderate- or high-quality studies of the effect of this program on long-term earnings.
The Pell for Short-Term Programs for Post-Bachelor's Students pilot waived the federal prohibition on Pell Grants for students with a bachelor’s degree who otherwise met the income requirements.
The waiver applied to short-term occupational programs leading to a certificate or credential aligned with local or regional workforce needs.
Funding supported programs that lasted up to one year (or up to two years if students were enrolled part-time).
The program targeted unemployed or underemployed students who met program income requirements. The program was implemented in 35 postsecondary schools across multiple states.
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U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid; schools' office of financial assistance
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