- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- +2
- Latest action
- May 8, 2025
What it does
The PELL Act of 2025 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create Workforce Pell Grants for students enrolled in short-term, high-quality workforce programs that lead to recognized credentials and are aligned with high-skill, high-wage or in-demand industries. Eligible students must meet standard Federal Pell Grant requirements but cannot be pursuing or have already earned a graduate credential, and grants would be prorated for programs shorter than an academic year. The bill sets strict eligibility criteria for programs, including minimum completion and job placement rates (70% each), limits on tuition relative to graduate earnings, and prohibits double benefits with other Pell…
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