TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE LETTER No. 21-08
Pell Grants and the Payment of Unemployment Benefits to Individuals in Approved Training
To strongly encourage states to: (1) broaden their definition of approved training for Unemployment Insurance (UI) beneficiaries during economic downturns, (2) notify UI beneficiaries of their potential eligibility for Pell Grants and other student aid, and (3) help individuals apply for Pell Grants through One-Stop Career Centers.
Questions should be addressed to your Regional Office.
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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES
STATE WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATORS
STATE WORKFORCE LIAISONS
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARD CHAIRS AND DIRECTORS
STATE LABOR COMMISSIONER
DOUGLAS F. SMALL
Deputy Assistant Secretary