Workforce Pell programs in Kansas
1,408 short-term certificate programs across Kansas 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 Kansas
Healthcare258
Business & Admin174
Other118
IT & Computer100
Mechanic & Repair91
Engineering Tech81
Agriculture72
Construction62
Public Safety & Law58
Culinary & Personal Care49
Manufacturing & Production46
Arts & Design43
Interdisciplinary37
Family & Childcare28
Education27
Communications Tech21
Media & Communication20
Transportation20
Social Science18
Legal17
Psychology & Counseling14
Healthcare & Fitness14
Science Tech14
Engineering11
Public Service11
Natural Resources2
Architecture2
Institutions to know in Kansas
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Barton County Community College
Welding Certificate · Great Bend, KS
Butler Community College
Welding Certificate · El Dorado, KS
Cloud County Community College
Welding Certificate · Concordia, KS
Coffeyville Community College
Welding Certificate · Coffeyville, KS
Colby Community College
Welding Certificate · Colby, KS
Cowley County Community College
Welding Certificate · Arkansas City, KS
Healthcare
Allen County Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Iola, KS
Barton County Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Great Bend, KS
Butler Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · El Dorado, KS
Cleveland University-Kansas City
Medical Assistant · Overland Park, KS
Cloud County Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Concordia, KS
Coffeyville Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Coffeyville, KS
Transportation / CDL
Cloud County Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Concordia, KS
Dodge City Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Dodge City, KS
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Goodland, KS
Fort Hays Tech North Central
CDL / Commercial Driving · Beloit, KS
Hutchinson Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Hutchinson, KS
Johnson County Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Overland Park, KS
Early Childhood Ed
Allen County Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Iola, KS
Barton County Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Great Bend, KS
Butler Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · El Dorado, KS
Cloud County Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Concordia, KS
Cowley County Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Arkansas City, KS
Dodge City Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Dodge City, KS
IT & Cybersecurity
Allen County Community College
IT Support / Networking · Iola, KS
Barton County Community College
IT Support / Networking · Great Bend, KS
Butler Community College
Cybersecurity · El Dorado, KS
Coffeyville Community College
IT Support / Networking · Coffeyville, KS
Cowley County Community College
Cybersecurity · Arkansas City, KS
Flint Hills Technical College
IT Support / Networking · Emporia, KS
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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 Kansas finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.