Arizona becomes 7th state approved for Workforce Pell Grant Program

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The U.S. Department of Education has approved a Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona.

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Workforce Pell allows students who qualify for Pell Grants to enroll in shorter accredited programs lasting 8-15 weeks as opposed to the traditional two and four year degrees.

The program aims to expand access to career education.

Eligible students at Pima Medical Institute can now use Federal Pell Grants to enroll in the Phlebotomy Technician program.

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In August, the Department approved the first Workforce Pell Grant in Iowa and has since approved grants in five other states: Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.

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