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.
Pell for Very Short-Term Programs 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 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 (eight to 15 weeks) leading to certificate or credential aligned with local or regional workforce needs.
The program was implemented in 28 postsecondary schools across multiple states.
| Study quality rating | Study counts per rating |
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1 |
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid; schools' office of financial assistance
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