Will our short-term programs qualify under the 2026 final rule?
Workforce Pell goes live July 1, 2026. The eligibility criteria are stricter than the draft rule, and most CCE divisions haven't audited their short-term catalog against the final language. We do that audit for you — fast, free, with specific fixes program-by-program.
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Catalog intake
You send us your short-term certificate catalog. We don't need a database export — a PDF or a list works.
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Final rule audit
We map each program against the 2026 final rule: clock hours, completion rate floor, credential alignment, gainful employment data — every gate that determines eligibility.
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Eligibility verdict + fixes
Each program gets one of three verdicts: eligible as-is, eligible with specified fixes, or not eligible. The 'with fixes' track tells you exactly what to change.
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Eligibility verdict per short-term program
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Specific fixes for borderline programs (with effort estimate)
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List of programs that should be sunset rather than fixed
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90-day readiness sequence ahead of July 1
| REPORT | DECISION IT ANSWERS | PRICE | TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|---|
Market Scan | Which programs should we launch next? | from $1,500 | 2 weeks |
Workforce Pell Readiness CheckTHIS REPORT | Will our short-term programs qualify under the 2026 final rule? | free check | 48 hours |
Feasibility Study | Should we actually build this specific program? | from $4,500 | 3 weeks |
Curriculum Drift Analysis | Have our programs fallen behind the job market? | quarterly | 1 week |
Workforce Grant Finder | Which grants should we chase this quarter? | from $1,500 | 2 weeks |
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