"The expansion is set to take effect July 1, but funding to the short-term programs isn't expected to flow right away due to regulatory requirements and program approvals."
"Commenters from higher ed and industries were largely supportive of the draft regulations, but they want the department to make a number of changes to the rule."
"A key issue for some institutions is which students are counted in the job-placement rate, particularly those who continue their education after completing a Workforce Pell program."
The Education Department is nearing the finalization of plans to expand the Pell Grant to short-term workforce-aligned programs, known as Workforce Pell. The comment period for proposed regulations closed with over 400 responses. Before implementation on July 1, the department must address these comments. Eligible programs must meet specific criteria, including a value-added earnings test and a 70% completion and job placement rate. Institutions have raised concerns about how job-placement rates are calculated, particularly regarding students who continue their education.
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