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Find similar grantsWorkforce Pell expands federal Pell Grant eligibility to cover certain short-term job training programs at SUNY campuses across New York State. This assistance helps New Yorkers pay for short-term programs (typically 8-14 weeks) that lead directly to in-demand jobs.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals eligible for Federal Pell Grants who are enrolled in eligible short-term (8-14 weeks) career-focused job training programs at SUNY campuses in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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On July 1, 2026, federal Pell grants became available for short-term, non-degree training for the first time — a generational shift that changes the economics of workforce programs. Here is how Workforce Pell works, how the $65M SCC6 competitive grants fund the infrastructure to capture it, where it sits in DOL's $8B+ workforce ecosystem, and the strategy for colleges and training providers.
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