As of July 1^st, short-term vocational training programs qualify for Pell Grants which until now have generally been available only to undergraduates getting associate or bachelor degrees. The grants are around $2,200, which in many instances cover the total cost of training for the credential.

To qualify, a program must be between 8 to 15 weeks long and meet certain graduation, employment and median earnings guidelines. Each state is responsible for vetting programs.  Approved programs have to train people for jobs that are high-demand, high-skill or high-wage, or a combination thereof.