Workforce Pell programs in Washington
2,078 short-term certificate programs across Washington 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 Washington
Healthcare355
Business & Admin330
IT & Computer235
Engineering Tech164
Other134
Education121
Mechanic & Repair116
Public Safety & Law69
Culinary & Personal Care66
Agriculture56
Arts & Design55
Manufacturing & Production55
Construction54
Engineering50
Legal31
Communications Tech29
Natural Resources27
Interdisciplinary26
Healthcare & Fitness19
Transportation18
Family & Childcare16
Social Science13
Public Service12
Science Tech10
Media & Communication8
Psychology & Counseling7
Architecture2
Institutions to know in Washington
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Bates Technical College
Welding Certificate · Tacoma, WA
Bellingham Technical College
Welding Certificate · Bellingham, WA
Big Bend Community College
Welding Certificate · Moses Lake, WA
Centralia College
Welding Certificate · Centralia, WA
Clark College
Welding Certificate · Vancouver, WA
Clover Park Technical College
Welding Certificate · Lakewood, WA
Healthcare
Bates Technical College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Tacoma, WA
Bellevue College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Bellevue, WA
Bellingham Technical College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Bellingham, WA
Big Bend Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Moses Lake, WA
Carrington College-Spokane
Medical Assistant · Spokane, WA
Centralia College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Centralia, WA
Transportation / CDL
Bates Technical College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Tacoma, WA
Big Bend Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Moses Lake, WA
Centralia College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Centralia, WA
Columbia Basin College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Pasco, WA
Grays Harbor College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Aberdeen, WA
Lower Columbia College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Longview, WA
Early Childhood Ed
Bates Technical College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Tacoma, WA
Bellingham Technical College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Bellingham, WA
Eastern Washington University
Early Childhood (CDA) · Cheney, WA
Edmonds College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Lynnwood, WA
Northwest Indian College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Bellingham, WA
Peninsula College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Port Angeles, WA
IT & Cybersecurity
Bates Technical College
IT Support / Networking · Tacoma, WA
Bellevue College
IT Support / Networking · Bellevue, WA
Bellingham Technical College
IT Support / Networking · Bellingham, WA
Big Bend Community College
IT Support / Networking · Moses Lake, WA
Cascadia College
IT Support / Networking · Bothell, WA
Centralia College
Cybersecurity · Centralia, WA
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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 Washington finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.