Congress approved significant reforms to the Pell Grant program, expanding access to short-term, career-aligned education through the new Workforce Pell Grants aimed at programs between 150 and 600 clock hours. Changes include incorporating foreign income into aid calculations and restricting eligibility for students with full scholarships covering their cost of attendance. The updated policies, backed by $10.5 billion in funding beginning October 2025, may influence higher education enrollment patterns. Governing boards are advised to reexamine financial aid strategies and enrollment projections to align institutional plans with these federal changes.