Workforce Pell programs in District of Columbia
100 short-term certificate programs across District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
Business & Admin29
IT & Computer13
Healthcare13
Other10
Education6
Arts & Design5
Public Safety & Law5
Interdisciplinary4
Engineering Tech4
Social Science3
Culinary & Personal Care3
Mechanic & Repair2
Legal2
Public Service1
Institutions to know in District of Columbia
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Healthcare
George Washington University
Phlebotomy / Medical Lab · Washington, DC
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Washington, DC
University of the District of Columbia
Medical Assistant · Washington, DC
IT & Cybersecurity
American University
Cybersecurity · Washington, DC
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Cybersecurity · Washington, DC
Strayer University-Global Region
Cybersecurity · Washington, DC
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Cybersecurity · Washington, DC
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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 District of Columbia finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.