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New Pell Grants for Short-Term Workforce Training

This act introduces new Pell Grants, called "Workforce Pell Grants," to help students pay for short-term training and vocational programs. The goal is to make it easier to acquire in-demand job skills without needing to enroll in long graduate programs. This allows citizens to gain qualifications and find employment in sought-after industries more quickly.
Key points
Access to Pell Grants for vocational programs: You can receive financial aid for short courses, lasting 8 to 15 weeks, that prepare you for specific occupations.
Program requirements: Courses must lead to recognized credentials, align with state labor market needs, and have high completion (70%) and job placement (70%) rates after completion.
Limitations: These grants are not available for graduate studies and cannot be combined with other types of Pell Grants concurrently.
Financial benefits: Programs must offer value-added earnings, meaning post-completion earnings should exceed a certain poverty threshold, ensuring the education investment is worthwhile.
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Print number: 119_S_1683
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-05-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PELL Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1683.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Access to Pell Grants for vocational programs: You can receive financial aid for short courses, lasting 8 to 15 weeks, that prepare you for specific occupations.
  • Program requirements: Courses must lead to recognized credentials, align with state labor market needs, and have high completion (70%) and job placement (70%) rates after completion.
  • Limitations: These grants are not available for graduate studies and cannot be combined with other types of Pell Grants concurrently.
  • Financial benefits: Programs must offer value-added earnings, meaning post-completion earnings should exceed a certain poverty threshold, ensuring the education investment is worthwhile.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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