NCWorks Workforce Pell Grant Program Opens Applications for Eligible Short-Term Workforce Training Providers in North Carolina ·NCWorks Commission

Overview

This program offers eligible training providers the opportunity to participate in the new Workforce Pell Grant Program, which expands access to federal Pell Grant financial aid for students enrolled in approved short-term workforce training programs.

Eligibility

Applications are being accepted from eligible education and training providers, not individual students. Institutions must determine if their workforce training programs meet federal Workforce Pell requirements.

Benefits

• Expanded access to affordable workforce education
• Increased enrollment in short-term career training
• Support high-demand industries
• Strengthened talent pipeline for North Carolina
• Improved career pathways for residents
• Increased access to industry-recognized credentials
• Support for economic competitiveness

How to Apply

Eligible institutions should follow these steps:

• Review each workforce training program for compliance with federal Workforce Pell requirements.
• Complete the Eligible Training Provider (ETP) application.
• Submit the additional documentation required for Workforce Pell approval.
• The NCWorks Commission conducts quarterly reviews of submitted applications.
• Upon receiving state approval, institutions may submit their eligible programs to the U.S. Department of Education for final federal approval.

Deadline

Applications are now open; institutions should begin the application process as soon as possible.