Workforce Pell
Indiana Commission for Higher Education and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Federal Pell Grant extended to eligible workforce programs, enabling institutions to deliver high-quality, direct-to-workforce training programs aligned with state workforce needs. Limited to public two-year institutions (Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University) during the 2026-2027 pilot implementation. Eligibility: Programs must run between 150 and 599 clock hours or 4 to 15 credit hours (8 to 14 weeks), lead directly to a recognized occupation in Indiana's high-growth sectors, meet accountability standards (70% completion rate, 70% job-placement rate, tuition-to-value test). Students must file FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Students cannot receive both regular Pell and Workforce Pell at the same time. Graduate-level degree holders are not eligible.
Eligibility
- States: IN