NCWE Workforce Pell Resources
May 18, 2026
(Page updated monthly)
Since the passage of Workforce Pell, NCWE has been actively working to ensure that the expertise of college practitioners and needs of students are part of policy and program design efforts. Here are a few highlights of NCWE’s resources and work on behalf of our members and network.
Opinion Piece: Trustee Quarterly, ACCT, Spring 2026
“It’s time to shift the Workforce Pell conversation from process and compliance to purpose and outcomes. Instead of asking what programs will be eligible, community colleges and state leaders should be asking how learners benefit, how we can build more seamless pathways for learners to earn credentials of value that lead to careers with economic mobility, and how Workforce Pell can be a catalyst to transform our workforce and higher ed ecosystems….” Read more in the latest issue of Trustee Quarterly
Final Workforce Pell Rule Links and Summaries:
- NCWE Highlights of Final Workforce Pell Regulations
- How NCWE WFP Public Comments Compare to Final Rule
- Link to Department of Education Final Workforce Pell Rule
NCWE Workforce Pell NPRM Public Comments:
NCWE submitted public comments to the US Department of Education on the proposed Workforce Pell regulations, lifting up the top concerns and issues elevated by member.
- See the published comments. (April 2026)
NCWE Webinar and Resources:
- NCWE PPT: Implementing Workforce Pell: How Colleges Can Center Students (Original March 2026 | Updated May 2026 based on final regulations)
- NCWE Webinar Recording | Implementing Workforce Pell : How Colleges Can Center Students (March 2026)
National Engagement:
National Governors Assocation Workforce Pell Implementation Lab, Attendee and Keynote Moderation (May 2026)
AACC Community College Workforce Pell Advisory Committee (December 2025-current)
National Governors Association and SHEEO Workforce Pell Alignment Committee (December 2025-current)