Workforce Pell Grant programs in Georgia
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 Georgia, and how to find out if you qualify.
Check my eligibility →Fields you can train for in Georgia
Welding, HVAC, electrical prep
Skilled Trades in Georgia →CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomy
Healthcare in Georgia →Commercial truck driving
Transportation / CDL in Georgia →Child Development Associate (CDA)
Early Childhood Ed in Georgia →CompTIA, security, networking
IT & Cybersecurity in Georgia →Candidate programs in Georgia
Programs and providers commonly offering short-term training in these fields. Entries marked Representative are illustrative until Georgia publishes its official approved list — always confirm a specific program with the school.
Welding & Joining
Lanier Technical College
13 wks · $2,900 tuition · $48k median pay · 77% completion
Air Conditioning Tech
Chattahoochee Technical College
15 wks · $3,900 tuition · $50k median pay · 72% completion
Welding Certificate
Albany Technical College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Certified Nurse Aide
Atlanta Technical College
8 wks · $1,600 tuition · $37k median pay · 81% completion
Medical Assistant
Albany State University
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Albany Technical College
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Commercial Truck Driving
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
7 wks · $4,500 tuition · $53k median pay · 78% completion
CDL / Commercial Driving
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
3–8 wks · $3,000–6,500 tuition · $54k median pay · completion data pending
CDL / Commercial Driving
Albany Technical College
3–8 wks · $3,000–6,500 tuition · $54k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Savannah Technical College
12 wks · $1,500 tuition · $35k median pay · 83% completion
Early Childhood (CDA)
Albany Technical College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Athens Technical College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Cybersecurity Essentials
Gwinnett Technical College
15 wks · $3,800 tuition · $60k median pay · 66% completion
IT Support / Networking
Albany Technical College
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
Cybersecurity
Athens Technical College
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
Workforce Pell in Georgia: common questions
Is the Workforce Pell Grant available in Georgia?
Yes. Workforce Pell is federal, so it applies in Georgia — but each program must be on Georgia's state-approved list. Those lists are being finalized for the 2026 launch, so the approved set in Georgia is still growing.
What programs qualify for Workforce Pell in Georgia?
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 Georgia?
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.