Press Releases

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the Department of Education’s final rule to expand Pell Grant eligibility to short-term, high-quality training and credentialing programs:

“A growing number of Americans want more opportunities to pursue higher education and workforce training without taking on the cost of an expensive degree. Unfortunately, critical financial aid mechanisms like the Pell Grant were restricted to traditional degree pathways, limiting opportunities for students and widening our nation’s skills gap.

“Last summer, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts to expand Pell Grant eligibility through Workforce Pell, helping more students gain the skills they need for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand jobs. Workforce Pell also strengthens the connection between education and workforce needs, so businesses can grow while workers and their families thrive. I commend Secretary McMahon for finalizing this rule, which expands educational pathways for the next generation. I look forward to continuing our work with the Trump administration to create even more opportunities for Americans to succeed.”

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