Direct Federal Support of Individuals Pursuing Training and Education in Non-Degree Programs. CRS Report R46306, Version 2
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| Title: | Direct Federal Support of Individuals Pursuing Training and Education in Non-Degree Programs. CRS Report R46306, Version 2 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Dortch, Cassandria, Bradley, David H., Hegji, Alexandra, Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service (CRS) |
| Source: | Congressional Research Service. 2020. |
| Availability: | Congressional Research Service. Web site: https://crsreports.congress.gov/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 55 |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Intended Audience: | Policymakers |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Postsecondary Education Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Federal Programs, Federal Aid, Student Loan Programs, Financial Support, Postsecondary Education, Work Experience Programs, Nontraditional Education, Tax Credits, Corporate Education, Veterans Education, Veterans, Federal Legislation, Job Training, Eligibility, Family Programs, Welfare Services, Block Grants |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | G I Bill, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families |
| Abstract: | In recent years, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and educational institutions have shown an interest in the federal government increasing financial support to individuals who pursue training and postsecondary education in non-degree instructional and work-based learning programs. This report provides an overview of existing federal programs and benefits that support individuals engaged in the pursuit of training and education in non-degree instructional and work-based learning programs. It informs consideration of additional or revised policy approaches aiming to support pursuit of training and education through non-degree programs. The report begins with a brief description of employer demand for individuals who have completed non-degree programs. This is followed by a discussion of the landscape and key characteristics of non-degree programs, from those offered through work-based learning to those offered through more formal instructional means. The report concludes with a detailed description of six federal programs and three tax benefits that currently provide direct financial support to students pursuing training and postsecondary education in non-degree instructional and work-based learning programs. Each program and benefit description highlights potential gaps and limitations in the scope and extent to which the program or benefit supports individuals pursuing non-degree programs, as well as student eligibility requirements and federal administration and oversight. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2020 |
| Accession Number: | ED607204 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In recent years, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and educational institutions have shown an interest in the federal government increasing financial support to individuals who pursue training and postsecondary education in non-degree instructional and work-based learning programs. This report provides an overview of existing federal programs and benefits that support individuals engaged in the pursuit of training and education in non-degree instructional and work-based learning programs. It informs consideration of additional or revised policy approaches aiming to support pursuit of training and education through non-degree programs. The report begins with a brief description of employer demand for individuals who have completed non-degree programs. This is followed by a discussion of the landscape and key characteristics of non-degree programs, from those offered through work-based learning to those offered through more formal instructional means. The report concludes with a detailed description of six federal programs and three tax benefits that currently provide direct financial support to students pursuing training and postsecondary education in non-degree instructional and work-based learning programs. Each program and benefit description highlights potential gaps and limitations in the scope and extent to which the program or benefit supports individuals pursuing non-degree programs, as well as student eligibility requirements and federal administration and oversight. |
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