Accelerated Certificate Training Programs

The U.S. Department of Education has certified several accelerated certificate training programs (defined as less than one year in length) as eligible to participate in federal student aid programs. Students may be eligible to participate in the Pell Grant and Direct Loan programs. Annual grant and loan limits are prorated based on the length of the programs. The accelerated certificate training programs are not eligible for the Oregon Opportunity Grant or Federal Work Study. The approved programs are:

  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Polysomnography
  • Phlebotomy
  • Veterinary Assistant