PELL Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
The Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act of 2025, or the PELL Act of 2025, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create Workforce Pell Grants. These grants are available to students enrolled in eligible workforce programs that align with in-demand industries and meet specific hiring requirements. The bill establishes criteria for these programs, including instructional hours, state approval, and student outcomes, and limits grant eligibility to students not pursuing graduate degrees or holding credentials.
Key provisions
- Creates Workforce Pell Grants for students in eligible workforce programs.
- Defines eligible workforce programs as having at least 150 clock hours of instruction and aligning with in-demand industries.
- Requires state approval for eligible programs, ensuring alignment with local workforce needs.
- Establishes minimum student outcome requirements for program completion and job placement.
- Limits Workforce Pell Grants to students not pursuing graduate degrees or holding credentials.
- Prohibits concurrent eligibility for Workforce Pell Grants and certain other Pell Grant programs.
- Establishes a duration limit for Workforce Pell Grants based on program length.
- Provides a provisional eligibility period for new programs seeking Workforce Pell Grant eligibility.
Who is affected
- Students enrolled in eligible workforce programs
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