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Summary

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. 

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

Implementation at a glance

Primary service
Tuition assistance/financial aid
Program services
Tuition assistance/financial aid
Setting(s)
Tested in multiple settings
Year evaluation began
2012
Implementing organization(s)U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid; schools' office of financial assistance

Effectiveness ratings

  • Well- supported
  • Supported
  • Mixed support
  • Not supported
  • Insufficient evidence
  • Cannot assess support

Studies of this program

Study quality rating Study counts per rating
Low Low 1

Program cost

No cost information available.

Implementation details

Local context

No state or region specified.

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