Workforce Pell Grant programs in South Carolina
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 South Carolina, and how to find out if you qualify.
Check my eligibility →Fields you can train for in South Carolina
Welding, HVAC, electrical prep
Skilled Trades in South Carolina →CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomy
Healthcare in South Carolina →Commercial truck driving
Transportation / CDL in South Carolina →Child Development Associate (CDA)
Early Childhood Ed in South Carolina →CompTIA, security, networking
IT & Cybersecurity in South Carolina →Candidate programs in South Carolina
Programs and providers commonly offering short-term training in these fields. Entries marked Representative are illustrative until South Carolina publishes its official approved list — always confirm a specific program with the school.
Welding Certificate
Aiken Technical College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Arclabs
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Central Carolina Technical College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Academy for Careers and Technology
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Aiken Technical College
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
CDL / Commercial Driving
Greenville Technical College
3–8 wks · $3,000–6,500 tuition · $54k median pay · completion data pending
CDL / Commercial Driving
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
3–8 wks · $3,000–6,500 tuition · $54k median pay · completion data pending
CDL / Commercial Driving
Trident Technical College
3–8 wks · $3,000–6,500 tuition · $54k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Aiken Technical College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Bob Jones University
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Early Childhood (CDA)
Central Carolina Technical College
10–18 wks · $800–3,000 tuition · $35k median pay · completion data pending
Cybersecurity
Aiken Technical College
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
Cybersecurity
Central Carolina Technical College
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
Cybersecurity
Denmark Technical College
10–16 wks · $1,500–5,500 tuition · $60k median pay · completion data pending
Workforce Pell in South Carolina: common questions
Is the Workforce Pell Grant available in South Carolina?
Yes. Workforce Pell is federal, so it applies in South Carolina — but each program must be on South Carolina's state-approved list. Those lists are being finalized for the 2026 launch, so the approved set in South Carolina is still growing.
What programs qualify for Workforce Pell in South Carolina?
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 South Carolina?
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.