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GrantNew Mexico Workforce Pell — Short-Term Program Approval 2026-2027
Atlas Opportunity Score93/100
FundingNo fixed institutional award is published. Workforce Pell is federal student aid available to eligible students enrolled in approved programs; NMHED states the current maximum Pell award is $7,395 and Workforce Pell awards are prorated under federal rules.
DeadlineRolling for Academic Year 2026-2027. NMHED encourages early submission because review and final approval may take several months. No fixed closing date, clock time, or time zone is published.
Required next actionEligible New Mexico Title IV institutions should review the final state and federal criteria and application preview, confirm program history, duration and hours, employer demand, credential stackability and portability, completion and placement data, program cost information, and required employer documentation before submitting through NMHED's Academic Affairs portal.
Current statusOpen — rolling institutional program approvalSource verificationSeptember 20, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity College, Institution of Higher Education, Tribal College or University
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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