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Form WFP-001

Workforce Pell Program Accreditation Application

This application is intended for institutions seeking NAC programmatic accreditation for an eligible workforce program under NAC Policy #41 and 34 CFR 690.90-690.97. The current form is effective July 1, 2026.

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Application Summary
Submission routeAIHub applicant portal
Eligibility screenValidated at submission
Payment timingAfter submission
Supporting uploadsRequired before submission
Review startAfter submission and payment handling
Quick Check

Before you start

  • The program has operated for at least 12 months and meets the Workforce Pell length rules under 34 CFR 690.92.
  • Governor approval under 34 CFR 690.93 is already secured or actively in process.
Section Guide

What each part of the application covers

Open each section group for a more detailed explanation of the records, controls, and uploads that institutions typically prepare.
Sections 1-3: Institution, program, and recognition
Collects the institutional record, the program profile, and the approvals or recognition needed to establish basic eligibility.
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  • Prepare core identifiers such as FEIN, OPE ID, IPEDS Unit ID, mailing and training addresses, provider type, and primary administrative contacts.
  • Program information must identify the title, CIP code and title, SOC code alignment, credential awarded, instructional method, delivery mix, clock hours, weeks of instruction, and dual Pell controls.
  • Institutions should also be ready to document state licensure or exemption status, industry recognition, licensure exam eligibility, and Credential Engine listing information where applicable.
Sections 4-6: Costs, financial aid, and admissions
Documents tuition structure, value-added earnings compliance, financial aid readiness, and admissions or enrollment disclosures.
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  • The form asks for tuition, fees, books, materials, total cost of attendance, and a public website reference for those charges.
  • Institutions must complete the Value-Added Earnings certification and upload internal monitoring policies showing how annual compliance will be tracked.
  • Admissions and enrollment sections require evidence of admissions requirements, enrollment agreements, lifetime Pell disclosures, data-sharing consent, identity verification procedures, and supporting student-facing materials.
Sections 7-9: Services, workforce alignment, and outcomes
Focuses on student support, technology and ADA readiness, workforce demand, employer validation, and measurable student outcomes.
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  • Applicants should describe instructor capacity, facilities, equipment, advising and wrap-around supports, LMS infrastructure, Title IV system capabilities, data security, and disability accommodations.
  • Workforce alignment sections ask for occupation and sector alignment, employer input, stackability and portability of the credential, annual hiring needs, and employer validation documentation.
  • Outcomes reporting covers completion, placement, licensure or credential attainment, earnings, gainful employment expectations, and value-added earnings calculations or transition plans where full data are not yet available.
Sections 10-12: Transfer, operations, and contracting
Captures transfer and articulation evidence, operational readiness materials, out-of-state compliance, and any written arrangements with external entities.
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  • Applicants may need articulation agreements, transfer credit policies, workforce board letters, and competency models supporting career pathway alignment.
  • Operational readiness requires financial statements, liability insurance, R2T4 policy, continuous improvement documentation, survey results, and bilateral governor agreement information when distance education crosses state lines.
  • If any portion of the program is contracted out, the institution must disclose the third party, the percentage delivered, and the written arrangement demonstrating compliance with contracting limits.
Sections 13-14: Governor certification and institutional attestations
Finalizes governor approval details and captures the authorized representative certifications required for submission.
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  • The application asks for governor approval status, approval date, certification reference number, PPA expiration date, and bilateral agreement publication details where relevant.
  • The authorized representative must complete the certification section, acknowledge the submission statements, and confirm agreement with the institutional attestations before submission can proceed.
  • Drafts can be saved at any point, but the form will not submit until required fields are complete, required uploads are present, and the application is formally certified.
Review Lens

What NAC will review closely

  • The application collects completion, job placement, credential attainment, and earnings information used to evaluate Workforce Pell eligibility and ongoing compliance.
  • The form expects institutions to address the 70 percent completion and 70 percent job placement thresholds, gainful employment expectations, and annual value-added earnings monitoring.
  • Institutions must also describe controls for dual Pell prohibition, student disclosures, data reporting, disability access, and out-of-state enrollment compliance where relevant.
Application Notes

Key operating points before you submit

  • Fee handling: Application fees follow the current NAC Fee Schedule. Payment is submitted through AIHub or by check to the National Accreditation Commission.
  • Evidence expected: Be ready with state approval, accreditation material, training curriculum, syllabi, cost documentation, enrollment agreement disclosures, and student support records.
  • Review focus: NAC review will examine program eligibility, workforce relevance, consumer disclosures, Title IV readiness, and annual value-added earnings compliance.
Compliance Focus

Eligibility and compliance focus

  • Programs must meet the Workforce Pell length window reflected in this application, including 150 to 599 clock hours and 8 to 15 weeks of instruction.
  • The institution must document state authorization, accreditor standing, financial responsibility, and readiness to administer Workforce Pell requirements.
  • Applications must include evidence that the program is aligned to workforce demand, recognized credentials, and employer hiring needs.
Supporting Records

Documentation typically required

  • Training curriculum, syllabi, admissions requirements, enrollment agreement, and required student disclosures.
  • State approval or exemption documentation, accreditation correspondence where applicable, and credential or industry recognition records.
  • Financial statements, liability insurance, R2T4 policy, VAE monitoring policy, workforce board letters, articulation materials, and internal outcomes documentation.
Workflow

Application Tips

  • Applicants may save a draft application and return later to complete the submission.
  • Draft records are not routed for NAC review until the application has been submitted and payment received.
  • After submission, applicants are directed to the payment page to complete card payment or review check remittance instructions.