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