# Workforce Pell Grant

> Amount varies from Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/workforce-pell-grant
- Provider: Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (State)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ri
- Official page: https://riopc.edu/workforcepell/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Workforce Pell Grant, provided by the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, is designed for students seeking short-term career training. This program supports individuals enrolling in eligible workforce training programs that last between 8 and 14 weeks. To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements for traditional federal Pell Grants. The program is open to students who have already completed a bachelor's degree, but individuals who hold a graduate degree are not eligible to participate. 

Because this grant is tied to federal student aid, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Funding from this program is prorated based on the length of the training program, and the assistance counts toward the student's lifetime Pell Grant eligibility limit. Additionally, students cannot use this funding at the same time as a regular Pell Grant. For current dates and deadlines, please see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: RI
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Must qualify for traditional federal Pell Grants and enroll in an eligible short-term workforce training program of 8 to 14 weeks. Students who have completed a bachelor's degree are eligible, but graduate degree holders are not.

## How to apply

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and contact your institution's financial aid office for specific eligibility and award details.

## Related scholarships

- [Rhode Island Promise Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/rhode-island-promise-scholarship): Amount varies
- [LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/lps-qubit-collaboratory-lqc): Amount varies
- [Federal Pell Grant](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/federal-pell-grant): Up to $7,395
- [Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/federal-supplemental-educational-opportunity-grant): $100 to $4,000

## Explore Rhode Island

- [Colleges in Rhode Island](https://www.collegesref.com/state/rhode-island)

Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.