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Workforce Pell Is Coming — How to Turn July's New Funding Into an Enrollment Edge

Enrollment Playbook by CMP··26 May 2026·7 min

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Workforce Pell expands federal Pell Grant eligibility to short-term training programs on July 1, 2026 — and most career colleges are treating it as paperwork, not a marketing opportunity. In this episode, Michael and Andrea break down which programs qualify, why leading with "federally funded" in your ads beats any financing message, and the exact four updates your marketing needs before July. The first-mover window is real and it's short.