Workforce Pell Grant programs in Connecticut
The new Workforce Pell Grant pays for short, 8–15 week job training — up to $4,310 a year, with nothing to repay. Here's what it can cover in Connecticut, and how to find out if you qualify.
Check my eligibility →Fields you can train for in Connecticut
Welding, HVAC, electrical prep
Skilled Trades in Connecticut →CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomy
Healthcare in Connecticut →Commercial truck driving
Transportation / CDL in Connecticut →Child Development Associate (CDA)
Early Childhood Ed in Connecticut →CompTIA, security, networking
IT & Cybersecurity in Connecticut →Candidate programs in Connecticut
Programs and providers commonly offering short-term training in these fields. Entries marked Representative are illustrative until Connecticut publishes its official approved list — always confirm a specific program with the school.
Welding Certificate
Connecticut State Community College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
HVAC/R Technician
Industrial Management Training Institute
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
American Institute of Healthcare & Technology
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
American Institute-West Hartford
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Charter Oak State College
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
CDL / Commercial Driving
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut
3–8 wks · $3,000–6,500 tuition · $54k median pay · completion data pending
CDL / Commercial Driving
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport
3–8 wks · $3,000–6,500 tuition · $54k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Central Connecticut State University
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Charter Oak State College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Connecticut State Community College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Cybersecurity
American Institute-West Hartford
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
IT Support / Networking
Connecticut State Community College
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
IT Support / Networking
Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
Workforce Pell in Connecticut: common questions
Is the Workforce Pell Grant available in Connecticut?
Yes. Workforce Pell is federal, so it applies in Connecticut — but each program must be on Connecticut's state-approved list. Those lists are being finalized for the 2026 launch, so the approved set in Connecticut is still growing.
What programs qualify for Workforce Pell in Connecticut?
To be approved, a program generally must show that at least 70% of students finish and land a job that pays enough to justify the cost. In practice that favors the trades, healthcare, transportation (CDL) and IT. Always confirm a specific program's status with the school.
How much does Workforce Pell pay in Connecticut?
Awards average about $2,200, up to a $4,310 annual maximum, prorated by program length and financial need. Your FAFSA sets the exact amount.