Workforce Pell programs in North Dakota
487 short-term certificate programs across North Dakota 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 North Dakota
Business & Admin89
Healthcare74
Other52
IT & Computer42
Engineering Tech35
Mechanic & Repair20
Education19
Agriculture19
Construction16
Arts & Design14
Manufacturing & Production11
Public Service10
Healthcare & Fitness10
Public Safety & Law9
Interdisciplinary9
Culinary & Personal Care9
Natural Resources8
Family & Childcare8
Transportation7
Engineering6
Media & Communication6
Legal4
Communications Tech3
Social Science3
Science Tech2
Psychology & Counseling2
Institutions to know in North Dakota
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Bismarck State College
Welding Certificate · Bismarck, ND
Dickinson State University
Welding Certificate · Dickinson, ND
Lake Region State College
Auto / Diesel Technician · Devils Lake, ND
Lynnes Welding Training
Welding Certificate · Fargo, ND
North Dakota State College of Science
Welding Certificate · Wahpeton, ND
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
Welding Certificate · New Town, ND
Healthcare
Bismarck State College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Bismarck, ND
Dakota College at Bottineau
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Bottineau, ND
Dickinson State University
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Dickinson, ND
Lake Region State College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Devils Lake, ND
Mayville State University
Medical Assistant · Mayville, ND
North Dakota State College of Science
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Wahpeton, ND
Transportation / CDL
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Fort Totten, ND
Sitting Bull College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Fort Yates, ND
Turtle Mountain College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Belcourt, ND
United Tribes Technical College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Bismarck, ND
Early Childhood Ed
Dakota College at Bottineau
Early Childhood (CDA) · Bottineau, ND
Lake Region State College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Devils Lake, ND
Mayville State University
Early Childhood (CDA) · Mayville, ND
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Early Childhood (CDA) · Fargo, ND
IT & Cybersecurity
Bismarck State College
IT Support / Networking · Bismarck, ND
Dakota College at Bottineau
IT Support / Networking · Bottineau, ND
Dickinson State University
Cybersecurity · Dickinson, ND
Minot State University
Cybersecurity · Minot, ND
North Dakota State College of Science
IT Support / Networking · Wahpeton, ND
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Cybersecurity · Fargo, ND
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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 North Dakota finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.