Workforce Pell programs in Texas
4,589 short-term certificate programs across Texas 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 Texas
Healthcare855
Business & Admin523
Other468
IT & Computer333
Engineering Tech333
Culinary & Personal Care245
Arts & Design222
Mechanic & Repair197
Public Safety & Law184
Agriculture122
Education119
Manufacturing & Production118
Social Science109
Engineering101
Family & Childcare88
Construction86
Media & Communication75
Legal66
Interdisciplinary55
Communications Tech51
Healthcare & Fitness48
Science Tech46
Public Service42
Psychology & Counseling39
Transportation25
Natural Resources22
Architecture17
Institutions to know in Texas
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Alvin Community College
Welding Certificate · Alvin, TX
Amarillo College
Welding Certificate · Amarillo, TX
Angelina College
Welding Certificate · Lufkin, TX
Arlington Career Institute
HVAC/R Technician · Arlington, TX
Austin Career Institute LLC
HVAC/R Technician · Austin, TX
Austin Community College District
Welding Certificate · Austin, TX
Healthcare
Alvin Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Alvin, TX
Amarillo College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Amarillo, TX
Angelina College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Lufkin, TX
Arlington Career Institute
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Arlington, TX
Austin Community College District
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Austin, TX
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · San Antonio, TX
Transportation / CDL
Amarillo College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Amarillo, TX
CET-El Paso
CDL / Commercial Driving · El Paso, TX
Lee College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Baytown, TX
M T Training Center
CDL / Commercial Driving · Desoto, TX
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
CDL / Commercial Driving · Arlington, TX
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi
CDL / Commercial Driving · Corpus Christi, TX
Early Childhood Ed
Alvin Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Alvin, TX
Amarillo College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Amarillo, TX
Angelina College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Lufkin, TX
Austin Community College District
Early Childhood (CDA) · Austin, TX
Blinn College District
Early Childhood (CDA) · Brenham, TX
Brazosport College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Lake Jackson, TX
IT & Cybersecurity
Alvin Community College
Cybersecurity · Alvin, TX
Austin Community College District
IT Support / Networking · Austin, TX
Blinn College District
IT Support / Networking · Brenham, TX
CCI Training Center-Arlington
Cybersecurity · Arlington, TX
Central Texas College
IT Support / Networking · Killeen, TX
College of the Mainland
IT Support / Networking · Texas City, TX
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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 Texas finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.