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