Workforce Pell programs in Arkansas
1,344 short-term certificate programs across Arkansas that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Arkansas
Healthcare236
Business & Admin219
IT & Computer115
Engineering Tech104
Mechanic & Repair98
Other95
Public Safety & Law90
Education61
Culinary & Personal Care50
Interdisciplinary40
Agriculture38
Manufacturing & Production33
Construction28
Arts & Design28
Family & Childcare22
Media & Communication16
Transportation16
Public Service9
Natural Resources9
Legal9
Social Science7
Engineering7
Science Tech4
Psychology & Counseling4
Healthcare & Fitness3
Communications Tech3
Institutions to know in Arkansas
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Arkansas Northeastern College
Welding Certificate · Blytheville, AR
Arkansas State University Mid-South
Welding Certificate · West Memphis, AR
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Welding Certificate · Malvern, AR
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Welding Certificate · Beebe, AR
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Welding Certificate · Mountain Home, AR
Arkansas State University-Newport
Welding Certificate · Newport, AR
Healthcare
Arkansas Northeastern College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Blytheville, AR
Arkansas State University
Medical Assistant · Jonesboro, AR
Arkansas State University Mid-South
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · West Memphis, AR
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Malvern, AR
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Beebe, AR
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Mountain Home, AR
Transportation / CDL
Arkansas State University Mid-South
CDL / Commercial Driving · West Memphis, AR
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
CDL / Commercial Driving · Malvern, AR
Arkansas State University-Newport
CDL / Commercial Driving · Newport, AR
Black River Technical College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Pocahontas, AR
North Arkansas College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Harrison, AR
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
CDL / Commercial Driving · Helena, AR
Early Childhood Ed
Arkansas Northeastern College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Blytheville, AR
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Early Childhood (CDA) · Beebe, AR
Arkansas Tech University
Early Childhood (CDA) · Russellville, AR
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Early Childhood (CDA) · De Queen, AR
National Park College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Hot Springs, AR
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Bentonville, AR
IT & Cybersecurity
Arkansas Northeastern College
IT Support / Networking · Blytheville, AR
Arkansas State University Mid-South
IT Support / Networking · West Memphis, AR
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
IT Support / Networking · Malvern, AR
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
IT Support / Networking · Mountain Home, AR
Arkansas Tech University
Cybersecurity · Russellville, AR
Black River Technical College
IT Support / Networking · Pocahontas, AR
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Arkansas finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.