Workforce Pell Healthcare programs in South Dakota
Patient-facing care roles with steady demand as the population ages. The Workforce Pell Grant can cover short, 8–15 week training — up to $4,310 a year, with nothing to repay. Median pay runs about $42k.
Check my eligibility →To be approved for Workforce Pell, a healthcare program in South Dakota generally has to show that at least 70% of students finish and get a job that pays enough to justify the cost. The bar is high and the early list is short — which protects your one-time Pell eligibility.
Healthcare programs in South Dakota
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Lake Area Technical College
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Mitchell Technical College
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
National American University-Rapid City
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Sinte Gleska University
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Phlebotomy / Medical Lab
South Dakota State University
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing
Southeast Technical College
6–15 wks · $1,200–3,500 tuition · $42k median pay · completion data pending
Questions about healthcare and Workforce Pell in South Dakota
Does the Workforce Pell Grant pay for healthcare training in South Dakota?
It can. Workforce Pell covers short-term healthcare programs that South Dakota approves and that meet the federal quality bar. Approval is set per program, so confirm a specific program's status with the school — the South Dakota list is still being finalized for 2026.
How much will healthcare training cost me with Workforce Pell?
These programs commonly run about $1,000–$6,500 — once. Workforce Pell is built to cover that, averaging about $2,200 in aid (up to $4,310/year), so many students pay little or nothing out of pocket. Your FAFSA sets your exact amount.
Is Healthcare a good field to train for?
Patient-facing care roles with steady demand as the population ages. Median pay is around $42k, and it's the kind of work AI can't start an IV, calm a scared patient, or lift someone safely.