Workforce Pell Grants: Financial aid coming for low-income Hoosiers pursuing industry credentials

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 773

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Hoosiers who wish to earn an industry credential in lieu of attending college will soon gain access to federal financial aid.

The U.S. Department of Education is finalizing rules for the forthcoming Workforce Pell Grants, an extension of the federal need-based financial aid originally intended for college students.

The grants do not need to be repaid, making them a popular option for undergraduate students to offset tuition expenses.

Congress authorized an extension …

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