Workforce Pell Grant programs in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts, and how to find out if you qualify.
Check my eligibility →Fields you can train for in Massachusetts
Welding, HVAC, electrical prep
Skilled Trades in Massachusetts →CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomy
Healthcare in Massachusetts →Commercial truck driving
Transportation / CDL in Massachusetts →Child Development Associate (CDA)
Early Childhood Ed in Massachusetts →CompTIA, security, networking
IT & Cybersecurity in Massachusetts →Candidate programs in Massachusetts
Programs and providers commonly offering short-term training in these fields. Entries marked Representative are illustrative until Massachusetts publishes its official approved list — always confirm a specific program with the school.
Welding Certificate
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Bristol Community College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Auto / Diesel Technician
Cape Cod Community College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Berkshire Community College
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
CDL / Commercial Driving
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
3–8 wks · $3,000–6,500 tuition · $54k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Holyoke Community College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Massachusetts Bay Community College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Massasoit Community College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
IT Support / Networking
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
IT Support / Networking
Berkshire Community College
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
Cybersecurity
Boston University
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
Workforce Pell in Massachusetts: common questions
Is the Workforce Pell Grant available in Massachusetts?
Yes. Workforce Pell is federal, so it applies in Massachusetts — but each program must be on Massachusetts's state-approved list. Those lists are being finalized for the 2026 launch, so the approved set in Massachusetts is still growing.
What programs qualify for Workforce Pell in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts?
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.